Reply to: Possible career re-invention for obsolete skillsets?

[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.

[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.

[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 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]

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.

[scooterscot]

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

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[MrMarkyMark]

I don't understand the other 2 questions!

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

[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]

Possible career re-invention for obsolete skillsets?
Just wondered what people's opinion on this programme might be? Home | Digital Skills Academy Scotland | CodeClan

(recently introduced in Scotland)

Fill your boots, we probably helped fund, down here, it in some way

Firstly though, a couple of important questions:-

1) Have you had your undercarriage "attended to" by Andy W's mum?

2) Did you vote for TykeMerc in any category - CUK 2015 awards?

[SlipTheJab]

I suggest you specialise in radiator bleeding...

[DimPrawn]

Do you like films about gladiators?

[dinosaur]

Do you have a degree?

yes

[NickFitz]

I think my most obsolete skill is FORTRAN.

The proper FORTRAN.

As in IV or 66.

With ARITHMETIC IFs & such like.

I wonder if anyone still uses that.

I knew a chap who was in electronics but never really got with the digital stuff after the mid-1980s, having decided to pursue music, theatre, and so forth, while actually working in various low-grade public sector admin posts.

About ten years ago, finding himself on the dole, he discovered that his ancient analogue electronic skills were now in huge demand in the nuclear power industry, which is full to the brim with ancient kit that can't be replaced but absolutely must be kept working, and which none of the younger crowd understands. Last time I saw him he was coining it

[alreadypacked]

Just wondered what people's opinion on this programme might be? Home | Digital Skills Academy Scotland | CodeClan

(recently introduced in Scotland)

Do you have a degree?

[Troll]

I'm rubbish at DIY/Practical stuff.

Everyone is - it's only by trying & then stepping back and being self critical of your work -thus improving for the next time