Advice needed please

[Carl6114]

Good Morning all, 

just joined today and would like some sound advice if anyone can help. 
 

Abit about myself, I am ex military and have been working overseas doing security for the last 20 years. Over the past year I have been considering hanging up my gun belt and looking at retraining myself for work back in U.K. only issue is I am 50 this year but still fit for my age. 
if anyone can help I’d like some advice on is it worth it retraining to become a arborist at my age or have I left it to late. 
 

any advice would be greatly appreciated. 
Thanks 

 

[Steve Bullman]

I quit climbing at 40. Nearly 50 now and couldn’t imagine starting in this career at that age. Some do it though to be fair. 
 

theres far easier ways to make money at 50

[Mick Dempsey]

I’d say that’s too old. 

[Sviatoslav Tulin]

Tell me your body weight and how high you are?

[Con]

I'm 57. Only climbing/working 2/3 days a week now. On the odd occasion that I do a full week, I'm shattered.  I don't know how fit I am, but I've a body used to it.

Also consider, it will be a while before you establish yourself and start making profit. If you're considering setting up on your own, the initial outlay on equipment is very expensive.  

Maybe test the water first. Plenty of companies looking for groundies. 

Unless you have a particular passion for trees/ Tree work,  I think in your position,  I'd be looking to retrain in something with a bit more longevity. 

At best, you'd be lucky to get 8-10 years, before you're knackered. 

[Carl6114]

1 hour ago, Steve Bullman said:

I quit climbing at 40. Nearly 50 now and couldn’t imagine starting in this career at that age. Some do it though to be fair. 
 

theres far easier ways to make money at 50

Thanks Steve, couldn’t stick working indoors so definitely want something outdoors

[Carl6114]

30 minutes ago, Sviatoslav Tulin said:

Tell me your body weight and how high you are?

Thanks for the reply, 76kg - just over 5ft 10, no issue lifting my own body weight as been rock climbing for last 5 years and regularly in the gym or doing cardio 

[Sviatoslav Tulin]

6 minutes ago, Carl6114 said:

Thanks for the reply, 76kg - just over 5ft 10, no issue lifting my own body weight as been rock climbing for last 5 years and regularly in the gym or doing cardio 

I see no problem you to become a climber if you want, just remember it is not a job it’s a lifestyle 😉

[Carl6114]

11 minutes ago, Con said:

I'm 57. Only climbing/working 2/3 days a week now. On the odd occasion that I do a full week, I'm shattered.  I don't know how fit I am, but I've a body used to it.

Also consider, it will be a while before you establish yourself and start making profit. If you're considering setting up on your own, the initial outlay on equipment is very expensive.  

Maybe test the water first. Plenty of companies looking for groundies. 

Unless you have a particular passion for trees/ Tree work,  I think in your position,  I'd be looking to retrain in something with a bit more longevity. 

At best, you'd be lucky to get 8-10 years, before you're knackered. 

Thanks Con, yes been looking at starting off as a groundie to see how I get on, also looking at doing volunteer stuff to gain some experience. Not really looking to set myself up on my own