i am 45 and have been a self-employed painter and decorator all my life, but now the bottom has fallen out of the building trade and want a change of career, and would to know if anyone else has been in this situation and any tips on how to go about it. i like the outside and driving, working with people, been searching the net and jobcenters, but still no luck. thanks.
2006-10-16 02:14:48 · 8 answers · asked by chickenfoot 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
best way forward is to get on a training course, why not go for a landscape gardner or something along those lines. Check out your local college and have a talk with there advisors on getting yourself some qualifications, you'll find a job easier that way and you never know you m,ght find a course that you have on the job training aswell, and you might get offered a job at the end of it. Good Luck.
2006-10-16 02:20:34 · answer #1 · answered by Jo. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, If you enjoy being in business for yourself here is a link for you to check out. There is a link on the right hand side of the page that you can click on to listen to about the company. The address is http://www.wonderful.myarbonne.com
Here is one that is totally free to join and the webpage is all set up for you. All you have to do is promote your site, and they are with the BBB. The address is http://www.cajuncountrygifts.com/go.cgi?free=5340
Good luck to you.
2006-10-16 09:48:14 · answer #2 · answered by arthurbel33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i'm 40 and i left my school job to do a 1 year course in Horticulture, it's scary making the move and i'm a bit skint but i know it'll be worth it to do something i love and be happy. We can do anything we put our minds to. Good luck.
2006-10-16 09:26:27 · answer #3 · answered by chickadee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about delivery driver for one of the large supermarkets with their home deliveries? Seems to be all the rage now... Good luck.
2006-10-16 09:17:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to an Agency and get yourself signed up with them. You will need a CV possibly, but they will help you with that.
2006-10-16 09:22:51 · answer #5 · answered by Annie M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the UK try www.totaljobs.com it is free and has thousands of vacancies on it.
Good luck.
2006-10-16 10:32:34 · answer #6 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Police (uk) recruit well past your age...
2006-10-16 09:24:15 · answer #7 · answered by dagaffman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wheelie bin washing or car washing, or windows - work for yourself?
2006-10-16 09:18:44 · answer #8 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋