Re-trained hard worker Vs Youth

[MWArb]

Attitude, aptitude & ability (physical & mental). Age is not an issue all other things being equal. HOWEVER being young & dumb or older with the "I'm above that.." attitude automatically would exclude you

 

 

Learn to walk the walk then talk enough about it to get you the job

 

Loving the three A's.... as for the latter, well I wouldn't have chosen to re-train if I didn't want to start at the bottom, earning my spurs as it were.... wouldn't have it any other way.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Hi Guys

 

I have seen a lot of threads for college Vs time served but none that tell me what I'm after so here goes my first thread...

 

I am 33, I was a builder for 12 years (good reference) decided to take two years off then re-trained as a tree surgeon, went to college and got level 2 arb, level 3 forestry and arb, 30, 31 and 38. finished in june aiming for 39 in sept/oct.

I am a hard worker, quick learner and have my own climbing kit and transport (no saws)

 

My question is this... how may of you would chose to employ me over a young lad with similar or the same qualifications? and why?

 

I'd employ you based on your mental aptitude and attitude, as long as you had the necessary quals. 👍

[MWArb]

I'd employ you based on your mental aptitude and attitude, as long as you had the necessary quals. 👍

 

Ace, this is what I'm hoping to find in my area when I start looking for work.

[pie eater pete]

MW I too have come from the building trade and probably similar to yourself had gotten sick and tired of it. Not saying there aren't mick-takers in Arbwork but certainly not to the degree there are in building work.

[MWArb]

MW I too have come from the building trade and probably similar to yourself had gotten sick and tired of it. Not saying there aren't mick-takers in Arbwork but certainly not to the degree there are in building work.

 

Dunno about you but I had just got home from loosing £4500 of extras on a contract that got pulled out from under me while I was already on it... very annoyed... looked out my window at home and saw a guy working his way up a tree and thought yes.. that's what I wanna do instead... here I am.. cant wait to get started now.