I left home at 16 and joined the forces, after six years I left and worked as a vehicle electrician before becoming a fireman. I've been a fireman for over ten years and I now have some rank and a lot of responsibility. I want a job that pays similar money but I want a job that I can forget about when I go home. A job with no responsibilty, something completely different but must involve outside work. Bikes are my biggest interest.
2007-03-09 00:08:37 · 11 answers · asked by Serious Dude 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
The important thing now is to find a job I enjoy. Similar money would be great but not expected, similar money in a few years would be good. But at the end of the day a fair wage for an enjoyable job is what I'm after.
2007-03-09 00:18:18 · update #1
If thats what you are interested bike, I assume you mean motorcyles then why not try and get in to that maybe something to do with selling, or as someone said a motorcycle school, or what about working on bikes as you said you have worked as a vechile electrician and I think it wouldn't be hard for you to get into any of these. good luck
2007-03-09 01:14:55 · answer #1 · answered by I~Love~Baileys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are able to work on the electrics etc of engines then you could become a self employed car service electrician. The AA or the RAC could probably use your skills. If I were you I would stick to the job you are doing and after 30 years you will get a good pension and you can then do your own thing without worries. Best of luck and it is nice to hear from someone that is willing to get on in life and not be looking for a handout. You have also had a nice and varied life which many people will envy.
2007-03-09 00:15:30 · answer #2 · answered by ANF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say bikes are your biggest interest. I don't know if you meant bicycles or motorbikes, but I thought if it is motorbikes that interest you then perhaps you could get yourself on a instructor's course and set up a motorcycle school. You could be a motorbike instructor, you would be outside all the time, forget about it when you get home and if you are self employed (and perhaps employ other instructors) then you could make yourself similar money to what you earn now, although I don't know how much you earn. Sometimes money is not that important, if you earn less but you've got a satisfying job then that is more important. I don't know if this is any help, but good luck anyway!
2007-03-09 00:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by Luvfactory 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start your own business - I recommend Forever Living Products - you can do as many or as few hours as you like and typically on 1-2 hours a day you will earn £1200 per month after 5 months and £30-£40k per year after 2-3 years - if you do more hours you should get more.
They are a $2 billion company growing at 25% per year and need a lot more people - no investment required also, regulated by Dti and Office of Fair trading and have investors in people award also.
link is: www.efi-international.com
2007-03-10 06:33:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Unfortunately I do not think there are any careeres out there with no responsibility. However have you ever thought about working from home. I can offer you a homebased business, that within 3 - 6 months you could be earning a significant income, as long as you are willing to learn and work hard as you go. Email me on flp4life@yahoo.co.uk and I can be sure you are interested and also I can be more specific.
regards
2007-03-09 01:00:39 · answer #5 · answered by deekster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, almost all career changes involve a paycut in the beginning. Regardless of your path (even if you start your own business), you'll take a cut as you'll have no experience and will be breaking in at the entry level. Depending on your situation, it'll take 3-5 years to catch up to where you are. (I took a pay cut going from a mechanic to an accountant after I got my degree).
If you aren't willing to accept the reality of the pay cut, you aren't ready to make the move.
2007-03-09 00:13:48 · answer #6 · answered by wizbangs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well as someone who was in the marines and sadly suffered an ingury where i know use cruches i would suggest investing in internet bis u could use your fireman salary to help u get started its not an overnight solution but in 3-6 months u could be making your salery and then some... my newest projects are below.... also a limo driver might be a good choice...
2007-03-09 00:18:00 · answer #7 · answered by ebelmontinc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Step One: Take a career assessment, preferably one that gives results on your job preferences, skills, interests, and values. This will help you determine WHAT to do.
Step Two: Reformat your resume. A functional resume which highlights skills and abilities will be useful if you are a career changer whose previous job titles seem VERY unrelated to the new career choice.
2007-03-14 10:36:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 22:54:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about becoming a mechanic? Roadside assistance (like RAC, AA) etc? Maybe it would be a good idea to train part-time around your current job and then leave when you are qualified? Good luck.
2007-03-09 00:13:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋