Paulsad
23rd January 2010, 02:00 PM
Hi Chaps
I have been self employed over 30 yrs in the print industry - came to a sad end in the recession last year - been in a dead end job for a year now and all the people who said you'll find it hard working for someone else... well you were right (b*st*rds!)
Prior to my print years I was an trainee sparks and am now debating whether to do a home study course and get the quals. Don't laugh but I'm 51 and still pretty fit (the job I do now is pretty heavy work in engineering).
Suppose I'm here after any advice/push really on going it alone. On the plus side I suppose I don't need to earn mega bucks as I've grown up kids - no morgage and a lovely hard working missus - what do you think lads - I've kept me hand in with work on my own house, fitted a bathroom, kitchen etc.
Any thoughts would be gratefully received.
I have been self employed over 30 yrs in the print industry - came to a sad end in the recession last year - been in a dead end job for a year now and all the people who said you'll find it hard working for someone else... well you were right (b*st*rds!)
Prior to my print years I was an trainee sparks and am now debating whether to do a home study course and get the quals. Don't laugh but I'm 51 and still pretty fit (the job I do now is pretty heavy work in engineering).
Suppose I'm here after any advice/push really on going it alone. On the plus side I suppose I don't need to earn mega bucks as I've grown up kids - no morgage and a lovely hard working missus - what do you think lads - I've kept me hand in with work on my own house, fitted a bathroom, kitchen etc.
Any thoughts would be gratefully received.