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    Hi I am just about to enrole at college doing wall and floor tiling but was wandering if anyone could tell me how often I will get work once qualified.

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    it all depends on what you want to do? working for yourself at the moment and starting up yourself may be difficult you would probably be better finding a tiling company to work for as it will also continue your learning curve and help you for the future
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    Thanks a lot david, what is the pay like when working for a company as I will be leaving my current job to pursue a new career?

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    we don't discuss prices in the open forum,why not check out the local jobcentre?
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    Ok thank again

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    it all depends on what you want to do? working for yourself at the moment and starting up yourself may be difficult you would probably be better finding a tiling company to work for as it will also continue your learning curve and help you for the future
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    I would agree if you haven't got plumbers or builders as contacts i think you would be stuffed at the moment...Good luck and dont let this put ypu off.

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    As above, not the best time at the moment. But the very best of luck to you Chris

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    don't expect to be a millionaire anytime soon, all the pros on here do it because they love it, moneys a bonus

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    Again not one of the best times but good luck
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