beam 130 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Well I've been a chef since the age of 16 and now 22 I'm looking at a career change. I've always enjoyed landscaping and outdoor work, I have a few choices in mind that would see me back in college for a few years. I've been toying with the idea of a tree surgeon but haven't got a clue where to start? I'd be looking to do more on sight training eg (apprenticeship) rather than being out a pocket for the courses, because quite frankly I couldn't afford it! Lol Cheers in advance Yis, beam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bob.243 8,742 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Best of luck Beam, it can be done, my son served his time as a joiner, after a few years he got pissed off, gave it up and went to Uni. and took a degree in mechanical engineering, he is now a project engineer in the oil & gas industry. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogmad riley 1,343 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Often thought about it myself I am an electrical engineer at the min but was landscape gardener before and I enjoyed that more but the money is good as a engineer 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moxy 617 Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 Climbing is hard yakker but satisfying and enjoyable. I would suggest doing the basic course. Cs 30 & cs 31 ( chainsaw maintenance cross cutting and the felling of small trees ). That would make you more attractive to a firm who hopefully will stick you in at the deep end and teach you a thing or two. Maybe then look into getting into climbing and they buy the gear and pay for your courses. If your looking to get straight in with a firm. Apply to fountains or a utility company which has a tree outfit. Or one of the larger local tree surgery companies. Ok you will only be dragging brash to start with but you have to start somewhere. http://www.fountainsforestry.co.uk/careers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOM TERRIER 173 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Always fancied it myself, but talking to a local tree surgeon the other day and he says he never been so quiet 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gamerooster 1,179 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Always fancied being a farrier myself, but it's the 5 year apprenticeship that puts me off, the money isn't good enough to live on 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,914 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) Studied engineering and maths, worked fitting blinds for years then changed and went into recruitment, then business development. Now I spend my days setting up deals with huge clients globally Edited November 29, 2015 by mushroom 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackmaggie 3,376 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Has moxy said climbing is hard graft and them suits are boiling and the money isn't great if you know any landscapers see if you can get some work of them learn the ropes and maybe in time start up yourself 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,476 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I always fancied going into pest control , got plenty gear here to do the job but the moneys a big problem farmers wont pay when every second guys offering to do it for free 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
offtheradar 175 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 I started my own gardening business 18 months ago when I got sick of working 70 hour weeks in a factory and missing my kids growing up. I can't say that the money is the best at the moment but things are improving all the time. If you were to go down the gardening route I wouldn't start with trees as there are so many others with established businesses to compete against. I'd start out getting contracts with nursing homes and children's nurseries as well as private regular customers. Whatever you decide to do good luck your doing it at the right age I think, I'm 38 now and wish I had the bollocks to do this year's ago 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,914 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Thinking of doing it meself, this being a gigalo ain't always as good as I thought it would beSexy muthafucka like you giving up the game....... What darks days we live in. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keepdiggin 9,560 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Thinking of doing it meself, this being a gigalo ain't always as good as I thought it would be do you get use to have a sore arse? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackmaggie 3,376 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 Radar is it soft landscaping your doing matey or hard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,914 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 #superted 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 45,275 Posted November 29, 2015 Report Share Posted November 29, 2015 (edited) I made a few mistakes in my teens and ended up in a Yoi s for 18 months.when i got out i got to do a course on countryside managment,fencing,drystone walling etc,done every sort of landscaping and tree surgery, had a nice number as a greenkeeper/pest controller on pga golf course back in 2000.Then started my own company with a mate,started contract work around business parks etc money's ok as long as the weather's on your side.I got into shopfitting and joinery best money I've earnt other than working as a telecoms engineer for BT, I got out when the money went dwn.I know work on site/road as groundworker/machine driver money's ok half what I earned as shopfitters or engineer but I stuarted a family and was sick of working away.It's not always about the money IMHO, I get buy just fine and my kids/wife want for nothing but I'm not happy as I am, so invested in a pest control manual to get my level 2 bpca and start work as a pest controller,got the 1200 saved to sit the exams and hopefully get up to Stirling in the new year and get that under my belt.People I've spoken to in the industry say it's shit no money but I don't care,won't know until I give it a go.I would say to anyone if you want a change don't be scared get and do it,only you can change yor life,wouldn't ever want to look back at my life and think what if?You can do it!!!atb dc ☺ Edited November 29, 2015 by Daniel cain 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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