Is 50 too old for a new career?

[Moley]

Are you now retired and enjoying your money.

Money isn't everything. I could afford to retire but I enjoy my work too much. One day you might realise that there's so much more in life than a bank balance.

 

[Starjack]

it not how old you are ,it is well you can do the job.

Why the Angry face at the end of your post.

 

[Starjack]

Money isn't everything. I could afford to retire but I enjoy my work too much. One day you might realise that there's so much more in life than a bank balance.

If I had a pound for everyone who said that then I'd be richer than I already am.

Anyway I need to get ready for a very exclusive event tonight that starts at 7pm, it's 5k a head so I doubt I'll see any of you there.
Sucks to be you right .

 

[buzzlightyear]

good match last night Moley, showed the French how to play ,any way where was I , ageism.

 

[Moley]

good match last night Moley, showed the French how to play ,any way where was I , ageism.

I don't actually like rugby. my kids were watching it. I was too busy counting my millions in my bank account while thinking how much better than other people I am. Oh no, I'm confusing myself with someone else

 

[Pete999]

How can 2 members disagree with me, are you saying he couldn't have any of the issues I mentioned or do you have a crystal ball.
Silly rating to give in my opinion.

Don't think it's just your opinions Mate, that people have issues with.

 

[sparksfly]

If I had a pound for everyone who said that then I'd be richer than I already am.

Anyway I need to get ready for a very exclusive event tonight that starts at 7pm, it's 5k a head so I doubt I'll see any of you there.
Sucks to be you right .

I nearly wet myself with excitement at the thought of you running 5k ahead of everybody else.... thats a bit short distance !!. Personally I prefer longer runs 10k plus, breathe in the fresh air, walk the dog, then spend endless hours running around fixing electrical issues, Life is too short to retire. I have enough savings to retire tomorrow...not sure what I could live off the following day though.
Enjoy your life, even though it can be brutal at times, money gives more choices but not happiness. So how Exclusive is this event ?
Could be so exclusive that............ no one else is actually there !!!
Enjoy it anyway.

 

[tudore]

I would say it is definitely possible, but not easy. It very much depends on your qualifications and experience. I started commercial work at age 53, but got 17th Edition, C&G 2391 10 years previously, had 30 years experience of DIY and studied IT & Electronics to degree level. I'm ace at fault finding and snagging, and quite often get twice as much work done as many qualified and experienced electricians less than half my age. I would add that I used to rock- climb for fun, and also work 24 hour shifts as a Biomedical Scientist, so my idea of "hard work" is probably a bit skewed!
Do 18th Edition and ECS H&S, and sign on with some agencies. Sooner or later someone will need someone desperately, and you'll do. Foot in the door, and start of work experience. Go for it and good luck.

 

[Pete999]

Don't think it's just your opinions Mate, that people have issues with.

It's more to do with your self righteous, self opinionated statements that gets up people's noses Mate.

 

[buzzlightyear]

now steeplejack has that off his chest ,that is a good advertisement for him self and his company . he should ask the worzel Corbyn gummidge what he thinks of that.

 

[mydigitalhome]

Go for it and dont let anyone put you off we all need new chalenges in life and keep those little grey cells working. If you are committed to apply yourself you can do anything. Far better is someone who wants to learn over a young person who really just wants to mess about and party hard. Later in life we know what we want and have the enthusiam & life experiences to make it a success. Hope it works out well for you. Suggest registering in the apprentice section of this site.

 

[FatAlan]

Come the revolution in March you’ll need all us 50 plus as all our friends from Eastern Europe will be leaving. Currently doing 2365 at college with 75 % of class from Poland, Czech Republic and Romania. Three or four other local lads in there who spend more time talking about s**ging and drugs. The Eastern European lads are working their socks off and way ahead of the others. I know who I’d employ? You just have to look at the number of posts on this forum from people desperate for knowledge and experience. There must be a viable business model that could utilise this demand.

 

[Rpa07]

Who wants to talk about singing and drugs? The young these days, I despair!

Come the revolution in March you’ll need all us 50 plus as all our friends from Eastern Europe will be leaving. Currently doing 2365 at college with 75 % of class from Poland, Czech Republic and Romania. Three or four other local lads in there who spend more time talking about s**ging and drugs. The Eastern European lads are working their socks off and way ahead of the others. I know who I’d employ? You just have to look at the number of posts on this forum from people desperate for knowledge and experience. There must be a viable business model that could utilise this demand.

 

[buzzlightyear]

I know who I’d employ

Three or four other local lads in there who spend more time talking about s**ging and drugs.

from the

Poland, Czech Republic and Romania

LOL.

 

[Sintra]

@Starjack you have now been banned from replying in this thread. Any more BS and your account will be banned.

 

[a-z electrics]

I am an ex engineer and did a Domestic installer course when I was 55.. self employed and haven't looked back.
Won't ever be a millionaire but love the work. It helps if you like helping people and be reasonably fit with decent eyesight.
Only regret I have is that I didn't do it sooner

 

[rapparee]

now steeplejack has that off his chest ,that is a good advertisement for him self and his company . he should ask the worzel Corbyn gummidge what he thinks of that.

Why are you bringing @MDJ into this

 

[rapparee]

@Starjack you have now been banned from replying in this thread. Any more BS and your account will be banned.

It was obviously just a bit of a wind-up

No point getting offended over it.

 

[Pete999]

Why are you bringing @MDJ into this

Crikey and I thought that was Westward 10 Joke before anyone takes offence.

 

[peter.s]

Thanks everyone for your input – and overall encouragement

For the record I am fit and healthy and rock-climb regularly. I work hard and have no issue with taking direction from youngsters… especially when it means I might learn something. The only baggage I bring with me is a loving wife and daughter and an interesting history of diverse careers from around the globe (SEA, Australia, Central Europe, etc.).
And believe it or not – I can juggle! Very well I might add as in my youth I was in a circus.

Perhaps doing a Domestic Installer course in the view to be self employed is the way to go. But after I finish the DI course, wouldn’t I still have to work for someone to gain experience and a qualifications?