Glad you're doing well mate. Younger guy pushing 30, the amount of bitter pessimism surrounding entering the trades later in life is demoralising, but your positive attitude helps put things into perspective. Cheers
I found your channel when you first began and I identified with you! At the time I was living in Mexico, working as a teacher. But that was not what I really wanted. I have always wanted to get into a trade, but in Mexico trades pay very poorly and there is no room for advancement. Fast forward to today, I'm 42 going on 43, my family and I have moved to Sydney, I have retired from teaching, and I am now studying my Cert II Electrotechnology pre-apprenticeship course. I hope to get a electrical apprenticeship this year. Thanks for your videos! Keep it up!
Awesome video man! - Really inspiring and nice hearing ur perspective on it. I'm changing fields from tech and digital design into carpentry and can't be more excited. I'm 28 and the mindset from creating things meant for advertising isn't satisfying - whenever i did reno's, its rewarding seeing the results being practical and not just used to sell. Wishing you the best on ur journey mate!
Funny, this video popped up in my feed after I started considering an apprenticeship at the age of 50! And I never even searched for a single video on the subject.:)
All good questions. Honestly mate I'm happy where I am hey. Positives defiantly out way negatives. As for a different trade, Carpentry has always been the trade for me. I love building shit. I have such a better understanding of construction overall.
I was in sales before I started. So yer big cut in the pay packet. As for pay for you mate, I'm not sure hey. It will vary depending on employer. At a guess thinking it would be around that 25 to 28 an hour. Biggest thing is to really look at your spending in detail and work out a budget. You know where you stand then.
So I'm a 27-year-old nurse in New Zealand, don't really wanna do nursing anymore. Would I be okay trying to get an apprenticeship if I literally know nothing about carpentry? Do they teach you from scratch I mean?
Hi Mate, being honest is key, I think. Let all involved know you know nothing. Getting taught from scratch is the idea, regardless of age. Keep us all posted.
What would you suggest to someone who is 31 and thinking to start apprenticeship in carpentry? How do i find s job? Ive got couple years of experience in trade assistant in commercial carpentry and couple years of experience in residential labour. I've got all the tools and a reliable ute.
Honestly mate if that's what you have get your name out there. Resume send to multiple builders that actually have chippies employed. Then follow up on those resumes. Check it was received etc. Look at smaller builders I reckon. The hardest bit will be finding a good one. Watch more of my videos mate. I've got afew installments focused on this. Build on legend. You ll get it if you want it.
I didn't no. In saying that though I did stuff back at school (a little while back). And mucked around with Reno's on a home I own in the past. Is that what you wanted to know?
@@midlifecarpentry Yeah thanks mate. I worked as a trade assistant for 2 years before joining the military, but I'm finding the military isn't giving me the experience I wanted, so I'm looking at getting an apprenticeship but I'm a little worried I'll have trouble as I haven't done a pre trade. Thanks for your feedback.
I am a Red Seal Carpenter and I started my journey when i was 45 yrs old.
Awesome mate. Never to young hey.
Glad you're doing well mate. Younger guy pushing 30, the amount of bitter pessimism surrounding entering the trades later in life is demoralising, but your positive attitude helps put things into perspective. Cheers
Happy to help mate. Have you made the jump yet?
I found your channel when you first began and I identified with you! At the time I was living in Mexico, working as a teacher. But that was not what I really wanted. I have always wanted to get into a trade, but in Mexico trades pay very poorly and there is no room for advancement. Fast forward to today, I'm 42 going on 43, my family and I have moved to Sydney, I have retired from teaching, and I am now studying my Cert II Electrotechnology pre-apprenticeship course. I hope to get a electrical apprenticeship this year. Thanks for your videos! Keep it up!
All the best with it mate. Keep us all posted.
Awesome video man! - Really inspiring and nice hearing ur perspective on it. I'm changing fields from tech and digital design into carpentry and can't be more excited. I'm 28 and the mindset from creating things meant for advertising isn't satisfying - whenever i did reno's, its rewarding seeing the results being practical and not just used to sell. Wishing you the best on ur journey mate!
Your video 2 years ago about this topic versus this one is shocking. You look and sound x10 better 😂
HAHA as in better camera and mic? Or I'm getting old good?
You’re awesome mate. ❤
I'm a 2nd year apprentice at 37 on my third career
Awesome mate. Gotta keep growing and learning hey.
@@midlifecarpentry 💯💯
Funny, this video popped up in my feed after I started considering an apprenticeship at the age of 50! And I never even searched for a single video on the subject.:)
..... 🤔 old youtube listening to our thoughts now..... what trade you thinking?
Carpentry
Do you intend to go out solo? Maybe go builder route? If you can go back, would you pick electrical/plumbing instead?
All good questions. Honestly mate I'm happy where I am hey. Positives defiantly out way negatives. As for a different trade, Carpentry has always been the trade for me. I love building shit. I have such a better understanding of construction overall.
What were you doing before you started the apprentiship? What pay should we expect as an old apprentice mid 30s first year in Melbourne?
I was in sales before I started. So yer big cut in the pay packet. As for pay for you mate, I'm not sure hey. It will vary depending on employer. At a guess thinking it would be around that 25 to 28 an hour. Biggest thing is to really look at your spending in detail and work out a budget. You know where you stand then.
Teenagers let this sink in
there getting on the tools at 40 when all of us that did a apprenticeship at 16 are getting off them at 35
True hey. It's hard money wise either way hey. Lol. Bodywise.... well yer 😅
So I'm a 27-year-old nurse in New Zealand, don't really wanna do nursing anymore. Would I be okay trying to get an apprenticeship if I literally know nothing about carpentry? Do they teach you from scratch I mean?
Hi Mate, being honest is key, I think. Let all involved know you know nothing. Getting taught from scratch is the idea, regardless of age. Keep us all posted.
What would you suggest to someone who is 31 and thinking to start apprenticeship in carpentry? How do i find s job? Ive got couple years of experience in trade assistant in commercial carpentry and couple years of experience in residential labour. I've got all the tools and a reliable ute.
Honestly mate if that's what you have get your name out there. Resume send to multiple builders that actually have chippies employed. Then follow up on those resumes. Check it was received etc. Look at smaller builders I reckon. The hardest bit will be finding a good one. Watch more of my videos mate. I've got afew installments focused on this. Build on legend. You ll get it if you want it.
@midlifecarpentry thanks legend. Your comment was really helpful.
Did you do any sort of pre trade?
I didn't no. In saying that though I did stuff back at school (a little while back). And mucked around with Reno's on a home I own in the past. Is that what you wanted to know?
@@midlifecarpentry Yeah thanks mate. I worked as a trade assistant for 2 years before joining the military, but I'm finding the military isn't giving me the experience I wanted, so I'm looking at getting an apprenticeship but I'm a little worried I'll have trouble as I haven't done a pre trade. Thanks for your feedback.
Too old*
Well now. That is embarrassing.