Hello

Hi Guys,

I'm new to the forum and the trade... I'm sitting on the fence to make the move from my current job to flooring trade. Have been reading the forum posts and with all the experienced people around, I know I'm in safe hands if I need any help..

Look forward to contribute and make the most of the information in the forums.....

Regards,
Manish

 

welcome to the forum mate.. and the trade.
What your occupation at present?
Where abouts are you from
Enjoy the site!

 

Thanks, I'm based in Hertfordshire and currently working as a customer service executive.

 

bit of a transition from a salesman to an installer mate, good luck and get yourself onto an apprenticeship if possible learn to walk before you run was a few years before i was let loose on my own.

 

Welcome mate, why do you fancy floorlaying?
Do you know people who do it ?

 

Hi Manish, i`m in herts too. I think you need to think long and hard, about your career change.
Thing`s in the construction industry are tougher than I have ever known, and people (domestic) are not spending there money !
Maybe it`s not the best time to be moving into something different.
Depending on what types of floor`s you want fit, I would expect you will need at least 2/3 years of training.
I have been doing the job for over 20 years, and my dad was before me. I`m still learning and taking in new products which are constantly changing.
It`s certainly not an easy job, but, the rewards can be great if your good at your job.
I`m sure everyone will help you out as much as possible, but you really need to get into some sort of an apprenticeship as your first step on the ladder.
That means wages of £30-50 a day.
What do you earn as cust serv exec ?
I bet it will be sig more.....

That said, good luck, Mat can give you everything you need, in terms of training !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Spot on...

 

I used to get £5 a week when i first started and that's whenn i did the most heavy work lifting roll upon roll of colours red and combi felt.

 

Thanks Neilydun and others for your valuable input... I understand that it will be a difficult transition from the office work to field work but I'm looking for a long term stability.. Job market is not very good and there is a constant insecurity in the current job.. After reading at different posts , even I agree that apprenticeship is the best way to start.. However, are there any options to have weekend apprenticeships so that I can do that in parallel to my current job to cover my monthly expenses ?

 

Long term stability good luck

 

This job is def not long term stable, even more so if yur just starting out.
Until you've set yurself up, good rep etc

 

And that could take a while

 

Agree with all the lasts post`s, but.........

I don`t think it would be a bad idea, to try and get yourself a few weekends work with a fitter.
You might have to spend some time on the phone, and talk someone into taking you out, maybe even for free !?!?
At least this way, you will understand some of the physical demand`s which will be placed on you, and you can decide first hand if something you want to continue with.
As for stability, well, not really. My last 6 weeks or so, have been crazy busy. I`m booked for most of September, but then.....
who knows

 

I would ring around a few shops and ask if you can go out for a week with a fitter(even if it's unpaid)take that week off work,just to get a feel for the job,you may find it ain't for you.
If you do like it I would recommend you take great care in what you do,I look at every job as if I am fitting it in my own home,if you ain't happy with anything take the time to correct it.
Hopefully you will like it and have a good Career in front of you