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With regards to the sensible replies to my genuine questions I'd like to say thanks for the input. I'm simply weighing up my options and thinking about my future. I never intended to go jumping in the deep end, i thought that was obvious and btw im not after your job! I do detect a degree of envy and bad feeling here so wont post any more. If however any of you guys want to train up in other avenues do so. Its not aginst the law and its up to you how you invest your time and money. Its also a better way than attemting to shut the door to the industry because you feel undermined by the potential competition. Thanks all the same guys...im of to live the dream:thumbup:

Same can be said about you arb workers. You all obviously earn a fortune for doing a cushty job that some people even do for free. With regards my time I work a 48 hour week. Like every other person in the country, if I choose to be industriouse and work on my weekends/downtime then thats my problem.

You sir, havnt a clue.... kind regards

Ok, my background. From 16-21 served as an electricians apprentice 21-27 worked as a freelance "subie" electrician including a couple of years as running my own business direct to domestic and commercial clients 28- present day I work as a full time firefighter. This was the realisation of a long term dream job for me. I've never looked back since and its motivated me to bit by bit build the life me and my family want. It is a 48 hour week but due to the fact its shift work involving nights i get good time off. I love the outdoors, am a keen shooter and fisherman and always had a real keen interest in arb work. This begun at age 12 when I would take my Dads axe over the woods and fell a few trees! That however will not appear on my official CV! I'm lucky that I dont need to make mega bucks right of as I do have a paid job. Iv got experiance of running a business Dealing with arseholes Working to regulations Working with heavy machinery and cutting gear Working in dangerous environments First aid to IEC level Ropes, knots and lines and how to dig a big hole and jump in it, so dont want to do that again!

Hi I posted a similar thread in general chat but didnt get much response, I think I was possibly in the wrong section.. I'm interested in starting up a business based in Ruislip, West London. I'm interested to know about the best routes into the industry, how best to aquire the relevant skills and knowledge. I'm not expecting to go straight out and tender for the big jobs, just start of real small. What I'm attempting to ascertain is how viable in financial and practical terms it is for me as a 32 married, mortgaged and 3 children guy to follow a dream. So I'm asking you guys who have been there and done it how you think I should do it. I built up and ran an electrical contracting business (hated it though) and with hindsight I'd have not wasted so much time on certain things in that process andam hoping to glean some similar wisdom here. PS Sorry to ramble on so much. just have loadsa questions! Regards Dan

Hi everyone.. This is my first post on this forum!! Im a 32 year old male and am in a fortunate position to have a steady job that pays most of my bills and also offers me the flexibility to work a second job. I've always loved the outdoors and had an enthusiasm for tree surgery. I'd like to enter the trade with a view to developing my own business over time maybe diversifying into milling etc if things work out. I'm based in West London so have access to the city as well as much of Berks,Bucks and Herts. I have some time and money to invest in this so want to do it right. Can anyone advise me on the best path to take from here including your views on the industry worts and all!! Regards Daniel