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Mar 1, 2007 15:41:32 GMT -1
Post by Alex on Mar 1, 2007 15:41:32 GMT -1
May not sound glamorous, but does sound interesting! cheers Neko! If you've ever sat down and pulled stuff apart just for the hell of it (or even because you're curious about the insides) or ever looked at something and thought, "Well that's crap - I could do better" then you've probably got the right mindset for this line of work (a lot of men do!) - if you get an apprenticeship, you get free training and a wage too, and can walk once you've got your certificates! It's a winner ;D Ahh so, it was an apprenticeship you did? How many years was it? Was it a competitive wage or just enough to live off?
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Mar 1, 2007 15:44:14 GMT -1
Post by Rulesaints on Mar 1, 2007 15:44:14 GMT -1
what is this, 20 questions?
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Mar 1, 2007 15:44:28 GMT -1
Post by Neko Bazu on Mar 1, 2007 15:44:28 GMT -1
If you've ever sat down and pulled stuff apart just for the hell of it (or even because you're curious about the insides) or ever looked at something and thought, "Well that's crap - I could do better" then you've probably got the right mindset for this line of work (a lot of men do!) - if you get an apprenticeship, you get free training and a wage too, and can walk once you've got your certificates! It's a winner ;D Ahh so, it was an apprenticeship you did? How many years was it? Was it a competitive wage or just enough to live off? Four-year apprenticeship, though most companies do three-year ones now, and the wage wasn't too bad, all things considered - I started off on 9k, and finished on 13k - some of my friends at other companies got up to 16k plus paid overtime by the end of theirs. Given that I was still living at home (3yr apprenticeship, you're done at 19), that was plenty of money!
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Mar 1, 2007 15:45:05 GMT -1
Post by Neko Bazu on Mar 1, 2007 15:45:05 GMT -1
what is this, 20 questions? No. Next question
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Mar 1, 2007 15:52:59 GMT -1
Post by Alex on Mar 1, 2007 15:52:59 GMT -1
Ahh so, it was an apprenticeship you did? How many years was it? Was it a competitive wage or just enough to live off? Four-year apprenticeship, though most companies do three-year ones now, and the wage wasn't too bad, all things considered - I started off on 9k, and finished on 13k - some of my friends at other companies got up to 16k plus paid overtime by the end of theirs. Given that I was still living at home (3yr apprenticeship, you're done at 19), that was plenty of money! Ahh excellent. That sounds not too bad at all. Is there like a guarenteed job at the end of it or is kinda the best ones out of the apprenticeship?
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Mar 1, 2007 16:02:51 GMT -1
Post by Neko Bazu on Mar 1, 2007 16:02:51 GMT -1
Four-year apprenticeship, though most companies do three-year ones now, and the wage wasn't too bad, all things considered - I started off on 9k, and finished on 13k - some of my friends at other companies got up to 16k plus paid overtime by the end of theirs. Given that I was still living at home (3yr apprenticeship, you're done at 19), that was plenty of money! Ahh excellent. That sounds not too bad at all. Is there like a guarenteed job at the end of it or is kinda the best ones out of the apprenticeship? It generally comes down to three things; 1) If you actually passed the courses they put you on 2) If they want to keep you on 3) If there's a position available 95% of the time, 1+2 intertwine (i.e. if you've passed the course, you're probably good enough at the job), though you usually spend at least 2 years in-company getting on-the-job training, which'll give them a better idea. #3 is your only real concern, but: a) They'll rarely offer an apprenticeship if there's not gonna be a position available at the end b) If you're good enough, they'll make a position, if need be, because you'll be a lot cheaper to hire than someone with, say, ten years' experience, and you'll know the company's products It's not a guaranteed place, but it's pretty optimistic! If nothing else, you get a few pieces of paper saying how fantastic you are, which'll help with any other job applications~ (And British-trained engineers are generally regarded as the best across the rest of the world, so emigrating's a real option too!)
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Mar 1, 2007 17:24:12 GMT -1
Post by Neko Bazu on Mar 1, 2007 17:24:12 GMT -1
Just watched it - that's absolutely fantastic! Exalted for bringing that to my attention ;D
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Mar 1, 2007 17:50:04 GMT -1
Post by Dr LuKas on Mar 1, 2007 17:50:04 GMT -1
He he quality
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Mar 1, 2007 20:33:36 GMT -1
Post by Alex on Mar 1, 2007 20:33:36 GMT -1
Ahh excellent. That sounds not too bad at all. Is there like a guarenteed job at the end of it or is kinda the best ones out of the apprenticeship? It generally comes down to three things; 1) If you actually passed the courses they put you on 2) If they want to keep you on 3) If there's a position available 95% of the time, 1+2 intertwine (i.e. if you've passed the course, you're probably good enough at the job), though you usually spend at least 2 years in-company getting on-the-job training, which'll give them a better idea. #3 is your only real concern, but: a) They'll rarely offer an apprenticeship if there's not gonna be a position available at the end b) If you're good enough, they'll make a position, if need be, because you'll be a lot cheaper to hire than someone with, say, ten years' experience, and you'll know the company's products It's not a guaranteed place, but it's pretty optimistic! If nothing else, you get a few pieces of paper saying how fantastic you are, which'll help with any other job applications~ (And British-trained engineers are generally regarded as the best across the rest of the world, so emigrating's a real option too!) Aww excellent. Thanks for al the info Neko! Exalts on their way to you!
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Mar 1, 2007 21:05:17 GMT -1
Post by Neko Bazu on Mar 1, 2007 21:05:17 GMT -1
;D *salutes*
I'll tell you the one thing I wasn't told about apprenticeships; the paperwork is a bitch (not difficult, just tedious and it feels excessive), but it's worth it at the end. I could go to Australia and practically walk into a job next week if I wanted.
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Mar 1, 2007 21:34:40 GMT -1
Post by Alex on Mar 1, 2007 21:34:40 GMT -1
Sounds good! Might look into it in more depth! Cheers again Neko!
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