Looking For A New Career (8 Viewers)

shmmeee · Jul 11, 2014

I'm thinking about retraining and switching careers, but have no idea what I fancy doing.

Thought I'd ask on here as most are local and I might get an idea of what jobs are out there and how happy people are with them, so:

- What do/did you do?
- Would you recommend it?
- What would you do if you could start all over again?

If anyone wants to give me actual career advice, I'm 33, teaching IT/Computing/Media for the last 7 years and was a Software Engineer for 2 years before that (programming in Java and C#), I have a 2:1 in Computer Science from Cov and am interested in pretty much everything and can learn most things quickly. Typical geek, though I enjoy working with people, don't think I want to work in education or the public sector again really, bit sick of the government intervention and hearing about your job in the media all the time. Have considered retraining as a lawyer or doing a Masters in something, but to be honest I think I just like arguing and wouldn't actually enjoy being a lawyer.

skybluejelly · Jul 11, 2014

shmmeee said:
I'm thinking about retraining and switching careers, but have no idea what I fancy doing.

Thought I'd ask on here as most are local and I might get an idea of what jobs are out there and how happy people are with them, so:

- What do/did you do?
- Would you recommend it?
- What would you do if you could start all over again?

If anyone wants to give me actual career advice, I'm 33, teaching IT/Computing/Media for the last 7 years and was a Software Engineer for 2 years before that (programming in Java and C#), I have a 2:1 in Computer Science from Cov and am interested in pretty much everything and can learn most things quickly. Typical geek, though I enjoy working with people, don't think I want to work in education or the public sector again really, bit sick of the government intervention and hearing about your job in the media all the time. Have considered retraining as a lawyer or doing a Masters in something, but to be honest I think I just like arguing and wouldn't actually enjoy being a lawyer.

Well said schmee...a lot of parents do not realise this ..was going to post something similar but you saved me the time.

shmmeee · Jul 11, 2014

skybluejelly said:
Well said schmee...a lot of parents do not realise this ..was going to post something similar but you saved me the time.

Do you teach SBJ?

skybluejelly · Jul 11, 2014

No but wife's a head teacher .... And I get to hear about it all day long if I like it or not..

Grendel · Jul 11, 2014

You could have been my analyst but sadly the position was filled a few weeks ago.

Otis · Jul 11, 2014

shmmeee said:
I'm thinking about retraining and switching careers, but have no idea what I fancy doing.

Thought I'd ask on here as most are local and I might get an idea of what jobs are out there and how happy people are with them, so:

- What do/did you do?
- Would you recommend it?
- What would you do if you could start all over again?

If anyone wants to give me actual career advice, I'm 33, teaching IT/Computing/Media for the last 7 years and was a Software Engineer for 2 years before that (programming in Java and C#), I have a 2:1 in Computer Science from Cov and am interested in pretty much everything and can learn most things quickly. Typical geek, though I enjoy working with people, don't think I want to work in education or the public sector again really, bit sick of the government intervention and hearing about your job in the media all the time. Have considered retraining as a lawyer or doing a Masters in something, but to be honest I think I just like arguing and wouldn't actually enjoy being a lawyer.

Sorry, but completely read the thread title incorrectly and thought it read as 'Looking for a new carer.'

Covstu · Jul 11, 2014

so have you thought about moving back into Software and get back out of teaching??

shmmeee · Jul 11, 2014

Yeah thought about software, thought about indie game/app development (but I have bills to pay).

To be honest, I'm a bit worried that after teaching kids how to use PowerPoint for 7 years I'm a bit deskilled.

shmmeee · Jul 11, 2014

Otis said:
Sorry, but completely read the thread title incorrectly and thought it read as 'Looking for a new carer.'

Some days Otis, I could do with one of them too. I'm afraid you're not Swedish or big breasted enough for the position.

Otis · Jul 11, 2014

shmmeee said:
Some days Otis, I could do with one of them too. I'm afraid you're not Swedish or big breasted enough for the position.

Maybe not the first, but not so sure about the second there.

shmmeee · Jul 11, 2014

Otis said:
Maybe not the first, but not so sure about the second there.

If you own a blonde wig and can do the accent, you're in.

Otis · Jul 11, 2014

Am just putting some lippy on then I'll be straight over!!

lewys33 · Jul 11, 2014

There are always jobs floating about at JLR.

shmmeee · Jul 11, 2014

lewys33 said:
There are always jobs floating about at JLR.

I literally know nothing about cars. Just gone onto the site and have no idea what any of the job titles even mean!

I assume this is G's analyst though:

[h=2]Marketing Analytics Manager[/h]£50k

lewys33 · Jul 11, 2014

shmmeee said:
I literally know nothing about cars. Just gone onto the site and have no idea what any of the job titles even mean!

I assume this is G's analyst though:

Marketing Analytics Manager

£50k

You would be surprised how many people don't know much about cars to be honest!

shmmeee · Jul 11, 2014

lewys33 said:
You would be surprised how many people don't know much about cars to be honest!

To be fair, a few of those jobs do look interesting, I might have a poke around and see if I match any of the descriptions.

I wonder if I'm I too old to be a graduate apprentice?

lewys33 · Jul 11, 2014

shmmeee said:
To be fair, a few of those jobs do look interesting, I might have a poke around and see if I match any of the descriptions.

I wonder if I'm I too old to be a graduate apprentice?

I don't know what the age limit is on that to be honest. I finished my apprenticeship 4 years ago now and that has changed massively!

fernandopartridge · Jul 21, 2014

No upper age limit on when you can start an apprenticeship. If you're doing a Level 3 (Advanced) Apprenticeship or above you could be eligible for public funding - though this is paid to a training provider or college not the individual.

With your level of qualification it'd have to be L5 or above mind you otherwise you need to take a student loan to cover the sub L5 element.

The key to an apprenticeship is finding an employer first who may be willing to co-fund, it's not easy as many employers don't see the value in apprenticeships.

wingy · Jul 21, 2014

fernandopartridge said:
No upper age limit on when you can start an apprenticeship. If you're doing a Level 3 (Advanced) Apprenticeship or above you could be eligible for public funding - though this is paid to a training provider or college not the individual.

With your level of qualification it'd have to be L5 or above mind you otherwise you need to take a student loan to cover the sub L5 element.

The key to an apprenticeship is finding an employer first who may be willing to co-fund, it's not easy as many employers don't see the value in apprenticeships.

Unfortunately...

BackRoomRummermill · Jul 24, 2014

Join the Navy , I did it for 24 years and set me up for life

Broken Hearted Sky Blue · Jul 24, 2014

Grendel said:
You could have been my analyst but sadly the position was filled a few weeks ago.

Just how long have you been visiting Analysts:claping hands:

Nick · Jul 24, 2014

Did you manage to find anything else Schmee?

I always think about training as a plumber, electrician or something.

Grendel · Jul 24, 2014

Broken Hearted Sky Blue said:
Just how long have you been visiting Analysts:claping hands:

How long have you been talking out of them?

Nick: cheap one liner don't ban me.

Broken Hearted Sky Blue · Jul 24, 2014

Grendel said:
How long have you been talking out of them?

Nick: cheap one liner don't ban me.

Come on now you left yourself wide open Grendel. Oh and I should imagine I'm more likely to be banned as opposed to one of his mates

Nick · Jul 24, 2014

Broken Hearted Sky Blue said:
Come on now you left yourself wide open Grendel. Oh and I should imagine I'm more likely to be banned as opposed to one of his mates

None of my mates come on here really A couple have a browse, most don't support CCFC

Broken Hearted Sky Blue · Jul 24, 2014

Nick said:
None of my mates come on here really A couple have a browse, most don't support CCFC

note the winky thingy at end of the post

Nick · Jul 24, 2014

Broken Hearted Sky Blue said:
note the winky thingy at end of the post

Without taking this off topic, please keep your winky thing away from me!

Back on topic about jobs and that!

shmmeee · Jul 24, 2014

Nick said:
Did you manage to find anything else Schmee?

I always think about training as a plumber, electrician or something.

No mate, still looking around. Thinking about moving up to Manchester for the IT jobs. Thinking about retraining as something completely random. I might even stay in teaching.

Maybe my wife's business will take off and I'll be a kept man

Marty · Jul 24, 2014

Nick said:
Did you manage to find anything else Schmee?

I always think about training as a plumber, electrician or something.

Bit of advice, if you do decide to do that, do not do one of those 'become a plumber in 6 week' courses.

Nick · Jul 24, 2014

Marty said:
Bit of advice, if you do decide to do that, do not do one of those 'become a plumber in 6 week' courses.

No good? I don't think I would do it but always wanted a trade as such

Marty · Jul 24, 2014

They're terrible, there's no way you can learn enough or build enough experience to be confident in your work after such a short time.

letsallsingtogether · Jul 24, 2014

Well I'm on garden leave and will start looking for a new job after my holidays.

I too have had enough of Running around like a c@%$ and then as middle management always the first to go when there is a downturn.

Looks like I will have to go back to the crazy world of Automotive 1st tier suppliers.. God help ME

wingy · Jul 24, 2014

letsallsingtogether said:
Well I'm on garden leave and will start looking for a new job after my holidays.

I too have had enough of Running around like a c@%$ and then as middle management always the first to go when there is a downturn.

Looks like I will have to go back to the crazy world of Automotive 1st tier suppliers.. God help ME

Don't think Unipart are going to be much help to you LAST ,just entered Admin today.

letsallsingtogether · Jul 24, 2014

Sorry should have read manufacturing first tier parts!!!

wingy said:
Don't think Unipart are going to be much help to you LAST ,just entered Admin today.

Houchens Head · Jul 24, 2014

I'm happily retired!

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