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Hi All,

 

I'm looking at a career change following an end of long term contract. I've been looking into arb work & appreciate I gotta start from the bottom etc.

 

However, even tho I'm fit, am I past it at 50, or will a determined attitude prevail? I know I'm no 20 something, but I'd prefer to be doing something active - especially after teaching climbing for the past 10 years.

 

Because of a pay off, I can self fund for tickets & PPE etc.

 

Cheers, npg

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I did my climbing tickets at 48. I'm not what you would call super fit but I do ok and really enjoy it.

I say go for it. [emoji106]

 

 

Timon

 

"He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep in order to gain what he cannot lose"

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Its a hard one,if it was ground work id say do it but climbing is hard going.Older guys can do it but it helps to have the experience that makes you quicker/more productive in the tree without trashing your body.

You can pick up work grounding and take it from there,if your relativley fit and strong minded you can accomplish anything...age is a factor but its not a major hurdle in my opinion.

Good luck mate

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I find its the older generation that are better than thr younger.

 

More sensible, can see what needs doing without being asked, curtious, reliable. Some may be slower than the younger generation but have better staying power!

 

Go for it :thumbup1:

 

( applaudes )

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