Honest opinion needed

[Bobby121211]

Hi all, I'm new to the forum.

 

Right so, I have a decent career (semi office dweller, manager in the construction industry) which pays the bills but I miss the hands on stuff, I go cutting up wind felled trees for firewood and hours of physical labour (which is what im used to) and enjoy it more than my actual job . I came from an outdoors environment with the military and a sawmill job and I miss these aspects. Call me a dreamer.........

 

Now I have a couple of grand from the military to spend on courses and I'd really love to do at least cs 30/31 for my own knowledge but also to try and sell myself as a casual\whenever needed groundsman weekend warrior type where wage isn't important but getting experience and enjoyment is.

 

So if I did this and approached local arborists would it be something they would jump at or something I'd get laughed at?!

 

As daft as it sounds I have some quite heavy h&s quals such as nebosh etc, if I was on the books it would make a firm look good when bidding for utility jobs etc? They love all the bullshit

 

Any advice appreciated, its the internet so I am expecting brutal responses. Am I mad?

[justin131]

if you enjoy it, do it. just dont expect to make good money

[Bobby121211]

Thanks, that's the issue, it wouldn't be my only source of income because I'd do it on a casual basis, when needed.

 

Being realistic my current job pays more than a trainee arborist, I have a Mrs and a kid to support so can't leave to pursue it properly. 30 now, if I was 18 I'd be all over it like a bad rash B-)

[simsimo]

I say go for it mate. I'm sure people will always in use the right worker with the right attitude new and again and you never knew where it may lead.

Where are you based?

[TheHungrySquirrel]

Never to late to learn anything. I'd say go for it, be a bunch of people after help here and there.

 

Depending where your based I may have bits for you.

[Bobby121211]

SimSimo, i'm South Staffordshire area, not for from Telford/Cannock/Wolverhampton. But a with a northern accent

[kevinjohnsonmbe]

If you're cross cutting at weekends, do the 30/31 regardless. It'll make you a safer, more efficient and confident cutter.

 

If you like it, do some more courses, of you like it, do some more courses.....

[Bobby121211]

Totally Agree Kevin, i can also tell the long haired general that it will make me safer etc

[swinny]

It would be handy for you maybe if the army has put you through a trailer test? Or wagon test?

[RichieR]

If you want to up you daily rate as a,groundy look at swing your area rescue cs38