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Hey everyone! ๐ I’ve been thinking about making a career change into the trades, but I’m feeling a bit apprehensive about starting at 31. Is it too late to switch gears and pursue a career in this field? ๐ค Here’s what I’ve been considering:
– I’ve heard that apprenticeships in the trades can pay well and offer opportunities for advancement.
– I’m currently in the health field, but I find it boring and repetitive.
– I enjoy working with my hands and feel like a trade could be a better fit for me.
– I’m also aware that trade work can be physically demanding and take a toll on the body.
Do you think 31 is too late to get into the trades? Will I be accepted into an apprenticeship program and able to train for a new career at this stage? Any advice or personal experiences you can share would be greatly appreciated! ๐ ๏ธ Let’s discuss and help each other out!
its never too late to start and learn a new skill
I started again at 24
Best decision I made
Went from $700 a week as a qualified chippy in rural NSW to $1500 a week as a mature age apprentice on a commercial site in Brisbane ๐คฉ
I work at a pre-apprenticeship program. Itโs for 18-24 year olds who didnโt get the high school diploma and want to get in to the trades. Iโve been the GED teacher there for three years. From what Iโve seen I would say NO, itโs not too late. Iโve heard from lots of people talking to the students who started even later. Also, contractors usually snatch up older apprentices because they are usually more reliable. Go for it! If youโre worried about wear and tear, try going for electricians or sprinkler fitters. Also, if you put in the work you can always become a foreman or superintendent, or even move to office work later in life
I am turning 38 in August and today is 9 months into my sprinkler fitting apprenticeship. It’s never too late!
Hell no! Go to a trade school and talk to a counselor! Thatโs what I did with HVAC and after a year, I graduated and had endless job opportunities. Been in the trade now for five years, never looked back since careers only moving up.
Bad idea, keep your current profession.