Worth the change?

[TomoJack]

Hi there I'm totally new to the industry.  I was planning on doing the 4 week course at Kingswood in next couple of months.

 

How stable is work at the moment? And is full time year round employment hard to come by?

 

Im currently working in a warehouse that pays well for the sort of work it is. Around 28k. But don't fancy doing it for the next 40 years. 

 

 

 

 

[Ian C]

Stay at it, you won’t get that in this industry, to be good you will need 3 to 5 years on the tools and it’s hard work, doing a 4 week course won’t cover much and won’t make you any where near fast enough, if money isn’t the driving force and your willing to take a big pay cut and want enjoyment then go for it.

[TomoJack]

Thanks for the reply.

 

What Is a reasonable wage for someone in my position? And hours I'm doing are 8-5.30 mon to Fri at the moment.

 

Money isn't everything. 

[Mick Dempsey]

As you say, money isn’t everything, and you only get one life. I’ve worked in warehouses and understand your desire to get out.

 

How old are you?

 

It’s been said before but why not do a short stint for a tree firm to see how you like it? 

[TomoJack]

I'm 28 at the moment. I've peaked where I'm at. Everyday is the same nothing different. 

 

I will have to use all my holiday to do the course so haven't got any days to play around with. 

[Mick Dempsey]

Well, no one can tell you yes or no, you’re young enough to do it.

 

Money in this game is only half decent if you’re self employed.

 

Good luck.

[Mark Bolam]

Work Saturdays.

[TomoJack]

I've been set on doing this for the last year. Im just getting some last minute nerves.

 

I suppose I just need to roll the dice and try it only one way to find out.

[Macca]

Groundie and climb at the weekends until you get good enough to earn decent money. 5 years in you will easily earn 30k plus or have the balls to go it on your own and earn treble that.

On the plus side there is always gonna be a need for people to cut trees!
The Warehouse workforce will be robots in the not to distant future.

[Matthew Storrs]

28 minutes ago, Macca said:

Groundie and climb at the weekends until you get good enough to earn decent money. 5 years in you will easily earn 30k plus or have the balls to go it on your own and earn treble that.

On the plus side there is always gonna be a need for people to cut trees!
The Warehouse workforce will be robots in the not to distant future.

Is that really a reality though- how many employed climbers are on £30k plus and more to the point how many tree businesses on here (or any where) are able to pay themselves £90k- very few I’d guess.