Possible career re-invention for obsolete skillsets?

[dinosaur]

I think it's more a case of "emptying your boots" in the first instance.
Quite expensive.
I don't understand the other 2 questions!

[MrMarkyMark]

I don't understand the other 2 questions!

I'm really not sure that you are "cut out" then

[scooterscot]

Better of learning how to be a plasterer, painter and decorator, spark or some building related trade.

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[alreadypacked]

yes

I have always extended my skill set on the job.
As a contractor I quite often get pulled into other peoples problems, learn something new. Spend sometime reading, Youtube and before the contract ends you have some more skill to add to your CV.

Training is ok, as long as you can use it on the current/next contract, a few months pass you will forget most of it.

I asked about the degree, because IMO without one, 80% of companies will not hire you. No matter how much training you have.

[MrMarkyMark]

I asked about the degree, because IMO without one, 80% of companies will not hire you. No matter how much training you have.

Completely untrue.

I don't have a degree and have, only, contracted for big blue chip corporates, 16 years+.
I have spent the last 7 years in IB, never had a problem, even if it has been a "prerequisite".

But, I am brilliant, of course

[alreadypacked]

Completely untrue.

I don't have a degree and have, only, contracted for big blue chip corporates, 16 years+.
I have spent the last 7 years in IB, never had a problem, even if it has been a "prerequisite".

But, I am brilliant, of course

I was referring to the OP current circumstances.

[MrMarkyMark]

I was referring to the OP current circumstances.

Apologies, I thought you were talking generally.

OK, but often, you will find employers are more interested in professional qualifications, than a degree.

Also, we all have to start somewhere and when I started no one was interested in whether I had a degree, either.
They were only interested in my skills.

[NorthWestPerm2Contr]

one of my friends is an outstanding "Gas Engineer" and I kid you not, some days he replaces 2-3 boilers taking between 300-500 per boiler.