Work Experience! - Page 3

ragitty · 5th May 2009, 21:10

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Originally Posted by Phil

I've been in the motor trade for 10 years now. I'm 26. I started as an apprentice technician and am now trained to ata diagnostic technician standard and am a workshop controller. Would I do anything differently? Yes without a doubt! I think if I were given the chance to choose a career again I would be a blackberry picker or something like that.

That surprises me Phil, never thought of you working for the car phone warehouse.

Rabett_Rover · 5th May 2009, 21:16

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Originally Posted by Phil

Seriously though, what do you like doing? Do you like the idea of being mechanic or are you thinking more admin/officey type stuff?

Not Sure really. I like selling, so maybe I will find out a bit more after the fortnight so anyway time will tell...

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Originally Posted by Phil

Yes, under Hulk, how on earth did you see that!

I live a sad and sheltered life!

Phil · 5th May 2009, 21:24

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Originally Posted by Rabett_Rover

Not Sure really. I like selling, so maybe I will find out a bit more after the fortnight so anyway time will tell...

I live a sad and sheltered life!

Maybe parts or sales then...

Rabett_Rover · 5th May 2009, 21:28

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Originally Posted by Phil

Maybe parts or sales then...

My thoughts exactly hopfully I will get a better idea after the next couple of weeks

sworks · 5th May 2009, 21:29

Can I add that I have been in the motor trade for 22 years this year and still enjoy it! The job is getting harder but i still wouldn't do anything different again if I had the chance. good luck with the work experiance

Phil · 5th May 2009, 21:29

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Originally Posted by ragitty

That surprises me Phil, never thought of you working for the car phone warehouse.

:lol:

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Departed · 5th May 2009, 21:33

Remember too, that in spite of what people might say about the motor industry, it is still alive and well in the UK (although a bit under the cosh right now) so there are opportunities to work for a manufacturer.

Would I reccomend it? Some days yes, some days no. Today was a no day. I get both.

On Balance, you have to decide for yourself. I don't know many people who'd recommend their own choice of career....

Phil · 5th May 2009, 21:40

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Originally Posted by lowedb

Remember too, that in spite of what people might say about the motor industry, it is still alive and well in the UK (although a bit under the cosh right now) so there are opportunities to work for a manufacturer.

Would I reccomend it? Some days yes, some days no. Today was a no day. I get both.

On Balance, you have to decide for yourself. I don't know many people who'd recommend their own choice of career....

That, I couldn't have put better myself. I would have absolutely loved to work for a manufacturer and still would given the chance. In honesty for me, how much you enjoy your job, depends on the peope you work with. A bit like school really Lewis.

Rabett_Rover · 5th May 2009, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Phil

That, I couldn't have put better myself. I would have absolutely loved to work for a manufacturer and still would given the chance. In honesty for me, how much you enjoy your job, depends on the peope you work with. A bit like school really Lewis.

Real food for thought there. I hadn't really thought about working for a manufacturer until now but I think I would really enjoy it. The trouble is finding a job with a manufacturer can't be very easy

Phil · 5th May 2009, 21:47

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Originally Posted by Rabett_Rover

Real food for thought there. I hadn't really thought about working for a manufacturer until now but I think I would really enjoy it. The trouble is finding a job with a manufacturer can't be very easy

Are there any manufacturers near you?

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5th May 2009, 21:33	#27
Departed Retired -- Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: -- Posts: 3,785 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Remember too, that in spite of what people might say about the motor industry, it is still alive and well in the UK (although a bit under the cosh right now) so there are opportunities to work for a manufacturer. Would I reccomend it? Some days yes, some days no. Today was a no day. I get both. On Balance, you have to decide for yourself. I don't know many people who'd recommend their own choice of career....