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Hi Guys 

 

New to the forum. 

I am just looking for some advice. Due to some circumstances it looks like I am getting made redundant from my current design job. 

So I am looking at possibly re training as a tree surgeon. 

 

I am a 29 year old health and active Male who boulders and rock climbs 4-5 times a week as well as a few big cycles every week. 

 

Currently based in sheffield I have a few friends who look like they can get me some trial labor work. 

 

Just wondering in opinions of people in the field is 29 to late? 

 

Thanks 

 

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I started at 33 part time, 35 full time and it’s fine, learn to climb with modern kit ascenders, SRT to access and it’s not that hard on the body. Dragging and lifting the stuff you cut off is the hard work.
Read lots, do the basic courses, 30/31 and 38 as they make you employable quickly. CSCS card is worth having too i lost out on some jobs through not having that when Covid started.
Rec climb plenty and find a good company to learn from.
or be brave/stupid/ignorant and setup on your own like i have and be sensible about the jobs you take on, know when to get a experienced climber in or to walk away from a quote as it’s beyond you, i always recommend another company at that point who has far more kit than me and the customer appreciates it

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