I'm in the process of looking for another job. No i'm not in trouble or have been fired. I'm just putting the feelers out there to find out what i should be doing. I've been in the Auto trade since i was left school (now 23) but have been running the retail side of things. ( as most of you know, i run a Bob Jane Tmart) So my experience is vast with customer relations, but limited into my own field. I was looking to go back to working 5 days a week, as 6 days is literally killing me. ( i was in the epworth emergency ward on Anzac day after a virus that kicked the @#$^ out of me- possibly early development of pnemonia.) Only catch is i need to have a Company Vehicle as i have sold my zed. Probably looking at being a Sales Rep, or being an apprentice sparky (two different jobs i know.) If anyone had any advice or experience in the same sort of column that i fit, i'd really appreciate the advice or feedback. Because at the moment i have my old man on my back harbouring on about life decisions etc etc. which i respect him for, as he's a Gen HR Manager, but a pest none the less. Help me please!
Nooooooooooo! We need wheels and tyres! Who we gonna call? I can understand how you feel, myself having worked 30plus years of 13-day fortnights... leaves you totally fornicated! If you can afford it, try the apprentice route (sparky) and then go into business for yourself... there's good money to be made in almost any of the trades if you're any good at it (if you enjoy what you do, that's a HUGE bonus). Sales suck, unless you can latch onto a "you-beaut, new" product, or come up with one of your own (Bill Gates springs to mind), which would allow you to be independent. About your Dad... he should be old and wise enough by now to realize that all he can give you is encouragement to find your own way in life, sprinkled with a few bits of advice garnered from his own experience (but allowing for the fact that times really do change). My bit of advice (the really pithy bit of this post)... be the best you can be with whatever you choose to do! Good luck!
sales rep = 6 days a week too. I've just given that up - i was working 6 days a week 8 - 6 or 8- 9. sucked.
Which Job Do I Want? Hi Roi, Well, I'm biased - but I'm going to try and assist anyway. You see I took the 'early adult' apprentiship scheme and went through to gain the electrical ticket. Must I say there is so much potential to the electrical side of things it is just great! You can work at a construction site, do repairs on domestic homes, fix industrial machines, understand how electric motors actually work and what is the difference between DC and AC, install and commission PLC's (Programmable Logic Controllers) in an automated factory, install home entertainment equipment, advise customers on what type of lighting to install in their new extension - man, I could go on all day about the vastness of the trade. Oh, should mention - actually understand 'those' electrical schematic diagrams and how to diagnose faults in electrical systems. (Very, very handy in the 300ZX scene) So, I say become a sparky and love it... Your Dad just wants the best for you Roi and can see you may be unhappy or just looking to move on, I'm sure he means well. Have a good one, cheers Kaz. But here is the big plus mate, tradespeople are in HIGH demand and good employers are prepared to pay big to get quality employees. Now if you stick to the plan, get your ticket and make sure your employer gives you plenty of experience you will learn a hell of a lot and be a real assest you the company. Then when or if you decide to move again go out on your own with your own company. You will NEVER be out of work agian and people will respect you for your knowledge of the 'technical' stuff.
Hmmm, company car problem though!!! bugger damn bugger.... oh, btw i'll still be getting you guys ripper deals on tyres, i'll just direct you to the right people.
Good luck I changed from the motor industry (clutch rebuilding), to floor coverings when I was your age (23years ago) and have never regretted it. As mentioned before there is a lot of scope to move into different parts of any trade. Regardless of what you choose to do, I am certain that you will be a great asset to any one you work for. Thanks for setting up my new tyres etc. at Bob Jane Penrith. Service and a great attitude in a relatively young person is almost unheard of these days.
Company Car with that... Nope, no problem there either. If you choose right most employers will provide a vehicle to transport you and your tools to any job site, so you get a van, mobile phone, notebook PC, uniform and probably two-way radio. So my question to you now is, 'What's stopping you?'. Cheers, Kaz.
i 2nd this motion i am a sparky as well. i get flowen all over north QLD to fix broken mining equipment and i love the work ( hate the hours But there is a trade shortage make hay while the sun shines). all i can say is its a good trade but only do it if your hearts in it i have seen to many sparkys do it for the money. They have no interest in it and struggle with the technical stuff
Mate, Do the trade, electrical or whatever. You'll probably earn less in the short term but have a much much brighter future. Any building tradesperson, e.g. electrical, carpentry etc etc of any worth is in high demand, and will be for the many years to come. If you've got the aptitude and opportunity, go for it!!! Plus, you can become a licensed builder and before you're too old, undertake building projects from which you will earn the profits after sale (if you choose to do this). Just my opinion. Cheers, Peter
One piece of advice I would give .. Keep up with training no matter what you decide to do.. Even if it is not related to your current field it will become relevant later.. I started by leaving the ARMY at 23, Army 5 years, then Water system Construction for 6 years.. Did 2 IT courses, totaly not relevant. Waste Water Treatment for 3 years.. Did Train and Assess course, totaly not relevant. Process Development 18 months... Did Frontline Management, sort of relevant.. Now Acting Manager of Water Business, same company I started with after leaving the Army.. Now those previous courses are relevant.. Now the Company I work for is sending me, and paying for it, to go a do Mechanical Engineering.. I can not stress enough, in todays market you need that piece of paper...
