Hello, I have been working the last 2 years on an IT helpdesk, but im fed up with it now & would like a new challenge. I think something more physical would suite me.


Any suggestions would be greatful

How about Barber college? :D

Seriously though - What about Engineering?

Originally posted by Lickszz
How about Barber college? :D

Seriously though - What about Engineering? Why? Because he can't spell or string a sentence together?

Engineers need to be a bit more accurate than that. Their mistakes and sloppiness kill people.

Far be it from me to tell someone they can't go down a particular career path because of supposedly bad grammar.

There are various aspects to engineering like 'Refrigeration Engineer' for instance.

Just because he wants something a little more physical I don't think that should limit him to 'Hod Carrying' or 'Gardening'.

Originally posted by Scottyb
Hello, I have been working the last 2 years on an IT helpdesk, but im fed up with it now & would like a new challenge

Ditto mate, I've ran a little support desk for the last 18 months, after tomorrow my days may be numbered as I may have a new job lined up :D

Originally posted by Strix
Why? Because he can't spell or string a sentence together?

Engineers need to be a bit more accurate than that. Their mistakes and sloppiness kill people.
Are you taking the **** or just been sarcastic? whatever it is i dont find you funny!!!!

Originally posted by Scottyb
Are you taking the **** or just been sarcastic? whatever it is i dont find you funny!!!!

Don't worry Scotty, you'll either get used to her or just learn to ignore....

Originally posted by Lickszz
How about Barber college? :D

Seriously though - What about Engineering?
Yeah engineering would be good! Possibly start on a modern apprenteship, that would be excellent! I just dont know where to start looking?

Originally posted by Scottyb
Yeah engineering would be good! Possibly start on a modern apprenteship, that would be excellent! I just dont know where to start looking?

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Good luck in the path you choose.

Now to address the other issue within this thread -

I am sorry if anybody found my rather terse answer offensive, but as an engineer myself, I am repeatedly offended by the mis-use of the word. It is nearly always used where 'technician' would be more appropriate, and any eejit with a spanner also calls himself 'engineer'.

I was decidedly miffed that 'engineer' was suggested so flippantly, in a fashion which suggests anybody can just walk in off the street and just be an engineer.

Engineers are badly paid compared to the other 'professions', and their work is largely undervalued, especially in today's climate of popstardom.

I sincerely hope Scotty finds himself a more fullfilling career, but if he chooses engineering, it will be very rewarding hard work.

pm'd you Scotty :thumbsup:

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Lickszz
[B]

There are various aspects to engineering like 'Refrigeration Engineer' for instance.

:clap: damm good trade the refrigeration business, i've been employed in this trade for over 20 years at the same firm, i think i like it.:hihi: