apprentice

[steve d molyneux]

Hi Guys,

Anyone out there had any experience of employing an apprentice ?

It's something I've been mulling over recently.

Employing one that is,not being one !

 

steve

[inthewoods]

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[TTownsend]

Bit of a lucky draw to be honest. It’s a hard trade in many ways so if the person isn’t 100% keen it won’t work out. Currently have a 16 y/o lad atm and it’s just not for him and I don’t think he really knew enough about the trade. Could say my boss didn’t make a good judgement or the lad sold himself well.

Saying that many people come from apprentices and have very successful careers. Like I was taken on as a apprentice 4 years ago and I wouldn’t change it and I’m with the same company so it’s definitely paid off for my boss (not blowing my own trumpet). It’s just finding the right candidate, definitely don’t rush into getting some quick because in my experience he doesn’t work out.

[steve d molyneux]

Thanks for that.

I guess it's the same  with most staff,some good,some not so good !

You are spot on with not rushing into it !