Career Change

[Dan Maynard]

47 minutes ago, Steven P said:

To me sounds the best way to go is get the training you are interested in, and do the work part time, weekend shift is available, take holidays, volunteer at places or whatever to gain the experience with no financial risk

Pretty much exactly my route. I'm still working arb part time, age 50. There are advantages and disadvantages to the part time, some recovery in between jobs, can be a nightmare balancing everything going on but never ever dull. 

 

I think you need to get going with some arb somewhere, see how interested in trees you are. If you're not interested in trees then it will become boring raking and clearing up in the rain.

[pie eater pete]

Don't do it..😝🙄

[JAG63]

I moved at 55 but had some financial stability. 5 years later and cysts in my wrists I've had to accept that I'm no longer capable of daily climbing or even grounding at a pace I'd be happy with, done the PTI qualification and moved to full time inspection with occasional call outs. Don't regret a minute of it and wish I could still do it full time without having to have the hand fused at the wrist to continue pain free. If you can make the finances work take the plunge.