Kingjolly

Thanks for the info guys. I really just want to get involved in an outdoors job where I could be close to nature, but it seems I would struggle financially if I get into this trade, which isn't good. I wasn't expecting huge income but enough to live comfortably, which doesn't seem to be the case. Maybe I should reconsider.

Hahah, surely there's more pros Is the pay really that much on the low side?

Hello guys, new here. Though I've lurked this place for a bit, decided to make an account. First things off, I'm 24, graduated in advertisement and quite frankly don't really enjoy it, office life bores the living heck out of me. I love the outdoors and nature, I've always been attracted to the job style of Rope Acess Technicians, Cell Tower climbers and Tree Surgeons. The kick one must get from having a job at heights with the risks yet always working in a different place with new set of challenges, instead of same old place seems great. Besides also a great way to get and stay fit. So real talk, I know this is an arborist forums so it might be a bit biased but who better to get the real info than from people who work in the industry? I plan to move back to the UK sometime next year and would love to take a full course or apprenticeship. Do the Pros outweigh the Cons, whatever they are? Does the climbing novelty wear off quickly? And is there really an overabundance of Tree Surgeons (In the UK anyway?) Fill me in please and thank you a bunch