Calling it a day!!!!!!

[ninjatiler]

After three months of tiling i have decided to call it a day, i can honestly say i don't enjoy tiling, i know alot of you guys love it and thats how it should be, the last bathroom i tilied pushed me over the edge stuck in a hot little room had to wet cut outside in the rain my working day was just a panic attack made start smoking after 8 months of quiting not only that i thought it would get easier the more jobs i did but it just got more depressing giving me sleepless nights, am really annoyed as i thought this would be my ticket to the future but **** happens, but what i would lke to say is a big thank you for all the help you people dish out for free cheers

[MICK the Tiler]

Sorry to here your strong thoughts on giving up as a tiler Ninja. It certainly aint easy I can vouch for that, but if you feel that way about something then maybe tiling isn't for you.

I hope you can still remain an active member here on the forum and hope that the tiling spark reignites sometime in the future.

Until then all the best in whatever you choose to do and remember what you have learned as a tiler will be with you for life. No one can take it away.

Cheers Mick

[frogeye]

Hi Ninja

tough break - I made the same decision a few months ago.
Best of luck in what you decide to do in the future.

At least I can say I saved the world from another average tiler

frogeye (cos thats what I drive)

[GazTech]

Sorry to hear that ninja, work is a huge part of our life, no need to put yourself through the mill for something you don't enjoy.....best wishes ....Gaz

[Dave]

Good luck in whatever you decide to do...........don't be a stranger to the forums though.....

[ninjatiler]

Still going to keep the tools and maybe i will have another crack at it see what happens, i just cant carry on like this though i will end up having a breakdown, thanks for the support guys and i will still pop in to the forums from time to time, also layed a floor a few weeks ago and it didnt look the best in my eyes but the customer seemed happy enough (the couple was splitting up and just wanted it doing asap) but its only going to be a matter of time before something goes seriousy wrong so best to get out now...why did you quit frogeye and i have love for classic cars so i know why your called frogeye looks a minter..

p.s thanks guys again for all your support

[LM Ceramics]

this maybe no use to you but when i first started out i was in the same boat i didnt really enjoy tiling i found it hard work, tiring, a pain in the backside really and i questioned whether i could make a living out of it but over time i gained speed confidence and now i couldnt imagine doing any other job.

he who dares wins

[frogeye]

Hi Ninja

it was the dust that got to me, unexpected consequences of an incident I attended in my former career I did my training in a big open factory unit up north in November, but working in a cramped room in the heat was too much for me. Face was very reactive to the dust and to be honest I wasn't that good as I was forever having to keep putting my reading glasses on and off to get a good grout line!

I am a few grand lighter in the pocket, but I was working my way to an early death if I had carried on.

[ninjatiler]

I hear what your saying Lm ceramics and its not been a quick decision but theres other factors too like making enough to pay the bills etc...i might do a few sideline jobs and take it from there cheers

[woodie]

Hi matey, sorry to hear you're packing in i know it can be tough i'm struggling to get work in at the moment but am willing to stick it out, it's something i enjoy doing and i love to stand back and be proud of my work after it's finished. All the best mate, Mike

[bigandy]

Sorry to hear your Not enjoying it,why not have a break and see what the future holds you never know it may come in handy later on in lfe

[ninjatiler]

Think thats what i need andy a clean break to take stock

[DARRELL]

I use to think its hard. I have been tiling for 12 yrs. But I lernt at the end of the day its as hard as you make it. I am so fussy on how level the floors are and how plumb the walls are before I tile them. If theres a dip or belly in the walls I get the customer to replaster the walls before. I don't now what other tilers do it would be grate to here.

[brian c]

sorry to hear you are chucking it in m8,all the best bud.

[Oli]

Tough Break mate,All the best for whatever you decide to do next mate, take care.

[whitebeam]

Sorry to hear your leaving mate, Sit back and take a constructive look where you where getting frustrated with the job and later may want to return at a later date. Good luck with whatever you choose to do though

[Turkish]

Sad news mate but i know exactly how you feel! I only tile part time and have total respect for those full time pros, it is hard work and it can get you down. Good luck in whatever you do!

Turkish

[Saltire69]

U gotta learn to chill a little ninja. Don't get uptight thinking about a job. You know what your doing so just try and relax while tiling. If u hit a snag leave it and come on here for advice. We've all been where u are( well i have anyway)Was doing 12hr shifts and getting no where. Learned just to relax and it got better.

[devonmark]

Sorry to hear you're packing the tiling in, make sure you keep all your kit and then when you need some extra cash you can put your feelers out, if you try tiling that way you may find it more enjoyable as there will be no pressure for you to earn xxx amount per week, if you do do some more tiling...take you time and try not to panic..good luck whatever you decide...Mark.

[faithhealer]

Good luck from me too Ninja, you never know, you might earn some pocket money from it in the future

[Fekin]

Aye, good luck with whatever you choose to do, and you never know, putting your hand to tiling again a little bit down the line may be a totally different story than this time

[TilingLogistics]

Its always sad when someone calls it a day. I know a few good tilers who have packed up purely because they couldn't stand working on their own and sought company or at least someone to talk to. It could be there is someone on here who is like minded and lives in your area and things may work with a partnership. It is great to have a sounding board sometimes especially when you woirk in small confined spaces.

Good Luck

Kev

[crazysteve123]

Good luck and take on board all the good advice from these good poeple..

[gonzo]

Good luck mate hope things work out for you its a skill you will always have if you need it

[andy-p]

good luck ninja !! i take my hat off to anyone who can go on a tiling course and become a success , it really isnt easy so dont feel bad mate..
when i started my career i worked with a tiling company so i had experienced tradesman around me all the time, the more i worked with these guys i realised i had so much to learn , it was years before i felt confident enough to go on my own..

[smurf21]

It takes a big man to know when there beat all the best.