GRUSS Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I'm fast approaching 32 but keep thinking about doing something else in life, I've been in the motortrade 16 years now but fancy learning some new skills. I've been looking into possibly becoming a locksmith... I've been on the MLA website where there is loads of info however I would like some of the people in the trade opinions? Anybody willing to let me tag along in the evening/weekends to see if it's a trade I would like to invest in? Can offer diagnostic checks etc in exchange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Good for you. I changed careers when I reached 30 and don't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMR67 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 As already said, do it! After 30 years in the building trade, and having worked all over the world, I suddenly thought "I've had enough of this" and at 46 years old changed careers. It was the best move I've ever made. GO FOR IT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUSS Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thanks for the positive replies! :-) I do like my job but the motor trade compared with other trades is very much the underdog. The amount of tools and knowledge needed to work on today's cars is getting beyond a joke. I wouldn't mind if the pay reflected this but it doesn't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I know what you mean, I just diagnose Peugeots to keep my hand in, but wouldn't want to do all marques. And the work isn't just regular enough when you focus on one make - and people claim French cars are unreliable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUSS Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Well there's plenty of courses to do but I suppose the biggest battle is gathering the experience! If any lock smiths would like a 'lad' and would let me rude along to see what's involved in general then please get in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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