Realistic chances of employment?

[Dan Maynard]

5 hours ago, Mark Bolam said:

 

They obviously haven’t read the memo then Dan.

 

 

I don't remember exactly when it was, maybe a few years ago but there was plenty of discussion about being better off in Tesco's at the time. TD Trees were offering £24k for an experienced climber, wages are lower up there I guess.

 

I'm just trying to suggest where the lower end of the range is - I tend to agree, someone practical with a little bit of experience and a dose of common sense would be useful and should get the £30k, Oxfordshire isn't a low wage area and also not low cost of living. 40k seems within reach after good experience and head screwed on, going over 50 probably a challenge.

[Mark Bolam]

Driving and towing entitlements are important too.

The more and bigger the better.

[Mick Dempsey]

On the rare occasion I was forced into railway stuff cos I had no other work, the ability to roll a decent joint was always considered a desirable skill.

I know guys who do it, I know they wouldn’t be doing it for the minimum wage that’s for sure.

Edited 5 hours ago by Mick Dempsey

[JLA1990]

Good experienced climber around Oxfordshire paye £40-45k