am i to old?? - Page 3 - TilersForums.co.uk | Tile Forums

**whitebeam** · 02-09-2008

I suffer less now than I did when banging out plastered ceilings day in and day out and I'm 52 next month, Mind you the first old plasterer I worked with was 73 who done a bit of part time

Gared · 03-09-2008

Just starting out. I'm 42. Been an office worker and DJ ..playing gigs all over the world!!! That killed me more than tile training course..just small private jobs though..but hey u'r only as old as u look!!!! lol

Gared · 03-09-2008

How do u guys get the work continous?? Only had 3 jobs since qualifying in June!!!!

**grumpygrouter** · 03-09-2008

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Originally Posted by Gared

How do u guys get the work continous?? Only had 3 jobs since qualifying in June!!!!

Lots of leg work and networking. It will take time so don't get disheartened. Once you start getting work it generally ends up with referrals if the customer is pleased with what you do.

bitter&twisted · 04-09-2008

In word,yes your too old.sorry

**grumpygrouter** · 04-09-2008

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Originally Posted by bitter&twisted

In word,yes your too old.sorry

What do you base you opinion on?

peterhouse · 06-09-2008

any tilers in peterborough area that are willing to let me work wih them at weekends no pay of course,

monty · 06-09-2008

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Originally Posted by grumpygrouter

What do you base you opinion on?

His forum name says it all..

Captain Slow · 06-09-2008

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Originally Posted by peterhouse

any tilers in peterborough area that are willing to let me work wih them at weekends no pay of course,

I'm in Cambridgeshire. PM me if you fancy the drive.

Captain Slow · 06-09-2008

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Originally Posted by Gared

How do u guys get the work continous?? Only had 3 jobs since qualifying in June!!!!

I spent a week visiting tile shops, bathroom suppliers, kitchen fitters and networking with as many people and trades as I could. I have a small classified ad in the local rag and I got my van sign written. Only had 5 working days without work this year and a waiting list of at least 6 weeks.

Just believe in yourself and don't be afraid to tell the odd white lie to get work, but make sure that you do a spot on job and the referals will start coming.

peterhouse · 13-09-2008

PM me if you fancy the drive.[/quote]
where abouts in cambs

garythetiler · 13-09-2008

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Originally Posted by peterhouse

any tilers in peterborough area that are willing to let me work wih them at weekends no pay of course,

dont ever work for free that is just crazy offer a reduced day rate, how long can you afford to work for free? and how will you raise the subject when you have decided you should start charging ?you have paid for a course therefore you should be competent to tile ?if you aren't confident then you should ask the training school for your money back