Work beyond tree's

[Phillip]

Hi all, career progression is the topic. Obviously we all love trees- climbing them felling them and tidying up afterwards...

I just wanted to get some information from people who have moved on from that- what are the options, what are the avenues people took to get a career off the tools. ie surveying or teaching etc?

Thanks for reading

All opinions welcome.

[se7enthdevil]

i thought lots of tree surgeons became timber merchants.

[Mortimer Firewood]

i thought lots of tree surgeons became timber merchants.

 

Yep don't bother it's hard graft

[Mountain man]

I've known a few move to landscaping, digger work and fencing/gates.

[Phillip]

I've known a few move to landscaping, digger work and fencing/gates.

 

 

Yeah a few people I have spoken to have said digger work- can be a good rate of pay.

[Phillip]

Yep don't bother it's hard graft

 

 

Is that the voice of experience:)

[jeffreynevil]

Yeah a few people I have spoken to have said digger work- can be a good rate of pay.

 

Yes digger work is a really good option - My friend left Dave Ford Tree Care as a tree surgeon and moved onto digging. He was really happy with the move and enjoyed the pay.

 

I wouldn't recommend fencing personally.

[ecotreecare]

We're doing quite well out of firewood, doing 1-2000 cube a year investing in the gear is paying off

[Shane]

What interests do you have outside work?

Maybe check out how to get into something you really enjoy. There are openings in most places for people with a genuine passion.

 

Wake up every morning desperate to get to work - and you've got it made.

[Phillip]

What interests do you have outside work?

Maybe check out how to get into something you really enjoy. There are openings in most places for people with a genuine passion.

 

Wake up every morning desperate to get to work - and you've got it made.

 

 

Great advice Shane, As mentioned above I'm looking for some ideas for jobs within trees that people have progressed to (indicating more money/prospects less physical strain etc) if not in trees then what have people found themselves drawn toward. I'm in trees arm obviously and enjoy it, but we can't do it forever-can we?