Kriz Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 (edited) ... of college that is. I finally decided to leave that **** hole of a place, im not returning back now, there are still 4 weeks of college, but not for me. Im going to start an Electrician Apprenticeship this September with Glan Hafren, they have all my details and are sending out an enrollment form for me. My mate Joe started an Electrician Apprenticeship last year, and the firm he works for is cool, so i got that number and im going to give them a ring this week to see if they have a place for me there. The money is good aswell, ?130 a week to start off, every 6 months i get a ?40 a week raise, and its a 3 year course, so before i "graduate" from the course ill be on a nice swift ?300+ a week. Pretty decent if you ask :D :D So now ive got over 2 months off, in which im going to get a job, learn to drive (could be driving by now, i was 17 last September), go to Reading, have partys, get dru:D :D The 4 weeks left of college that im supposed to have are only for starting next years courses, only 1 of my 3 subjects is a 2 year course, so id basically be starting next years courses for no point. I wanted to drop out of college last November, but i decided to stick it through and do my exams, i did and i cannot take 1 more day in that place. Edited June 22, 2004 by Kriz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjordan2001 Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 ?300 = $363? Doesn't sound like a whole lot to me. Usually a good job pulls at least $500 a week. ?130 doesn't sound like a whole lot to start off on either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 Well being only 17 and having no bills etc to pay, then its decent for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Statik Process Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Good luck (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[ timko ] Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 ?300 = $363? Doesn't sound like a whole lot to me. Usually a good job pulls at least $500 a week. ?130 doesn't sound like a whole lot to start off on either. http://xe.com/ ?300 GBP = Approx 546.443 USD The UK us still using pounds not eur:) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 ,Jun 22 2004, 23:23] http://xe.com/?300 GBP = Approx 546.443 USD The UK us still using pounds not euros:)) Lol, thanks for clearing that up. I was going to say that doesnt seem to be right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellBender Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 At 17 you're dropping out? Tsk tsk tsk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 lol, well i absolutely hate sitting down in a class room and taking notes, it just ****es me off and bores me. I hadnt been trying my hardest at all, i barely did any revision for my A Levels, and have a coudnt care less attitude to how i did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ootput Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 ... of college that is. I finally decided to leave that **** hole of a place, im not returning back now, there are still 4 weeks of college, but not for me.Im going to start an Electrician Apprenticeship this September with Glan Hafren, they have all my details and are sending out an enrollment form for me. My mate Joe started an Electrician Apprenticeship last year, and the firm he works for is cool, so i got that number and im going to give them a ring this week to see if they have a place for me there. The money is good aswell, ?130 a week to start off, every 6 months i get a ?40 a week raise, and its a 3 year course, so before i "graduate" from the course ill be on a nice swift ?300+ a week. Pretty decent if you ask :D :D So now ive got over 2 months off, in which im going to get a job, learn to drive (could be driving by now, i was 17 last September), go to Reading, have partys, get dru:D :D Wait, so let me get this straight: You're 17, you have 4 wks left of college. Is this a 4 yr college we're talking about, or a 2 yr college. Does this mean that you started college at either 13, or 15:blink:nk: edit:// upon rereading your post, I'm guessing you had 1 yr of college, and decided to quit before the summer vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellBender Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 lol, well i absolutely hate sitting down in a class room and taking notes, it just ****es me off and bores me. Who actually likes listening to lectures? Nobody.. But today, markets are so oversaturated that people torture themselves through decades of school just to make money. You might be doing decently right now, but what if you lose this job? Even if you stay in this job forever, it's mighty hard to live off of $2000 a month for your whole life. If I were you, I'd part-time at the job and still continue in college. In fact, I was offered a job by IBM and I decided to turn it down just so I could finish my college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjordan2001 Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 ,Jun 22 2004, 17:23] http://xe.com/?300 GBP = Approx 546.443 USD The UK us still using pounds not euros:)) Ah, guess that's it. :laugh:: Pretty decent then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 Who actually likes listening to lectures? Nobody.. But today, markets are so oversaturated that people torture themselves through decades of school just to make money.You might be doing decently right now, but what if you lose this job? Even if you stay in this job forever, it's mighty hard to live off of $2000 a month for your whole life. If I were you, I'd part-time at the job and still continue in college. In fact, I was offered a job by IBM and I decided to turn it down just so I could finish my college. I think you misunderstand. This is an Electrician Apprenticeship with a college. After 3 years ill be a qualified Electrican, i could either get a better paid job with another company, or be self employed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoLdFuSi0n Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 ... of college that is. I finally decided to leave that **** hole of a place, im not returning back now, there are still 4 weeks of college, but not for me.Im going to start an Electrician Apprenticeship this September with Glan Hafren, they have all my details and are sending out an enrollment form for me. My mate Joe started an Electrician Apprenticeship last year, and the firm he works for is cool, so i got that number and im going to give them a ring this week to see if they have a place for me there. The money is good aswell, ?130 a week to start off, every 6 months i get a ?40 a week raise, and its a 3 year course, so before i "graduate" from the course ill be on a nice swift ?300+ a week. Pretty decent if you ask :D :D So now ive got over 2 months off, in which im going to get a job, learn to drive (could be driving by now, i was 17 last September), go to Reading, have partys, get dru:D :D your an idiot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 your an idiot And why is that may i ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoLdFuSi0n Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 And why is that may i ask? what if you don't like it, being an electrition isn't the best job in the world and your already in collage why not finish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanxuuk Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Ah, guess that's it. :laugh:Pretty decent then. In the UK people need to pay tax, and it's really really high For example: 24,000 pounds = 2000pounds X 12month But after tax is about 1300 a month. (that's not how much I earn, just an example.... :D ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerofsweden Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 i think he means that its not very smart to drop out of school just because its booohooring. man, i hate going to school, but hey, if i can get a good job with a good pay, ill torture myself through school.. it isnt that bad, and its not like you live in the classroom, i have school time and free time, so do you, just get yourself together, have a fun summer and go back to school after, i promise you, itll be your best decision ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 what if you don't like it, being an electrition isn't the best job in the world and your already in collage why not finish it. I realise it isnt the best job in the world, but trust me, my dad knows a few electricians and they are rolling in it, they work for companies and also do little jobs on the side when they arent working for extra money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Veteran Posted June 22, 2004 Veteran Share Posted June 22, 2004 Good luck! If I seriosuly manage to screw up this year, I have my CompTIA A+ and N+ to finish off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanxuuk Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Ah, guess that's it. :laugh:Pretty decent then. In the UK people need to pay tax, and it's really really high For example: 24,000 pounds = 2000pounds X 12month But after tax is about 1300 a month. (that's not how much I earn, just an example.... :D ) And Kriz when u start working especially when u want to change ur job, you will regret that time should have finished ur degree... yes degree now a days doesn't really mean anything, but it looks much much better on ur CV and gives u a wider choice of job.... Anyway, good luck to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuka_t Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 why dont you get a computer job? electrician is not only dangerous, its a ****ty job. youre going to be fat and drunk and you wont get any girls. computer guys dont get girls either, but they're not fat. fat people watch startrek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 In the UK people need to pay tax, and it's really really highFor example: 24,000 pounds = 2000pounds X 12month But after tax is about 1300 a month. (that's not how much I earn, just an example.... :D ) And Kriz when u start working especially when u want to change ur job, you will regret that time should have finished ur degree... yes degree now a days doesn't really mean anything, but it looks much much better on ur CV and gives u a wider choice of job.... Anyway, good luck to you Ill still have 3 A levels done, i finished my exams for this year. LOL Nuka T, i wont be fat. In fact i think im incapable of getting fat, my metabolism works in strange ways. I get my decent share of exercise now, and ill be sure to keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoLdFuSi0n Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I realise it isnt the best job in the world, but trust me, my dad knows a few electricians and they are rolling in it, they work for companies and also do little jobs on the side when they arent working for extra money. all i can say is if i lived in the UK, i sure the hell hope that you wouldn't work on my house, sorry but i wouldn't trust someone that is 17 and not a licensed electrition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriz Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 all i can say is if i lived in the UK, i sure the hell hope that you wouldn't work on my house, sorry but i wouldn't trust someone that is 17 and not a licensed electrition Its not like im going to be un supervised. Im going to working with professionals, they teach you the basics, then you start going out doing jobs when you actually know what your doing. You didnt actually think that they are just going to give me a badge saying "Electrician" and send me out on jobs on my own did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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