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...a more active job.
I've been thinking recently that I could do with something that was a bit more "on-the-go", rather than stuck at a desk all day.
I did start a thread here a short while ago about moving into project management, but I was wondering what else is out there for an experienced architectural technician.
I guess the obvious one is building surveyor.
Any thoughts, recommendations?
A good mate of mine is in the same situation as you, so am interested in what you get back...good luck.
landscape gardener
My fingers are not green. Let's leave it there 😐
Without having to do the Building Surveying degree and everything else that goes with it to go down the RICS route. How about looking at measured surveys? Such as..... http://www.greenhatch-group.co.uk/jobs still desk work but it's mixed in with some site work.
Well, 10 years ago I was a software developer (Java). Had been in the IT business since 1982 in various guises, mainly with British Airways (around 20 years). We decided to up sticks and move to Wales. At the time I was in the process of getting my driving instructors "ticket" as a fallback in case of redundancy. I did a bit of instruction during the house rebuild then about 5 years ago decided to qualify as an electrician. I was 42 when I quit IT and I'm 52 now. Never too old to change. My wife says a career is just a job that's gone on too long.
I personlly think finding a trade is a good idea. Electrician, plumber, maybe a carpenter. Not easy jobs and you'll never be a millionaire but you'll always have work.
Alternatively if you've got some financial stability, follow your dream. The one thing the careers people don't tell you is to do something you enjoy. You spend too much time at work to just do it for the money.
Rich.
Ice Cream Man?
What do you do now? Is there a way of getting out more, but still using some of the skills you already have?
Gave up my corporate nonsense job 2 years ago due to inactivity, backstabbing culture, change in legislation which meant my job would probably be redundant in 3 or 4 years anyway, company had a history of employing new staff rather then training existing ones for the change in direction it was taking etc.
Went back to being a land surveyor as thats what I did in the early 90's.
It was a bit of a steep learning curve getting my head around GPS surveying but the same techniques still held true so it wasn't that bad, in fact it was a hole lot easier than in the 90's!
Anyway, I'm lighter, leaner and fitter than I ever was, I'm not as stressed out, and I've got more money than I ever had.
I'd never go back.
January 2012 I was working for a massive corporate machine in the NW.
March/April 2012 just rode bikes
July 1 day per week consultancy
roll on Dec 2013 2.5 days min per week consulting, come January I start 1 day per week in my LBS (Friday/Beer Day) and I hope to be doing a little paid trail building if I can swing it.
I'm in similar position. I'm a software developer, I'm bored silly and no motivation to progress in this field.
Absolutely not qualified for anything else with a similar pay grade.
Just turned 30 and in need of some direction.
I was made redundant from my office job, this time lat year.
Had no luck finding work, so through the job centre did unpaid work for a local cemetery, mostly mowing, hedge cutting and tree felling, loved it so much, I was offered a six month contract in an inner city park, which opened my eyes to a whole new world, loved my new office, went home totally knackered every night but boy did I sleep well
After that finished with connections I had made I set up my own business selling fire wood, I also work for a local factory as a picker to keep the money coming in, loads of walking but feel -0 years younger.
Pay is terrible but I am so much happier in myself
Just do it.....
Rather than doing anything rash. What about initially looking to do something in addition to the day job to build some new skills? Volunteering or community-based or charity work etc
I was in a similar position a couple of years ago (mainly desk-bound IT work) but now also have a parallel job after becoming a retained firefighter at 40.
Got quite an eclectic CV as a result. Can code SQL and do business analysis but also qualified to work at height and wear breathing apparatus. Not sure I'll ever find a way of combining those particular skill sets but it certainly keeps things varied.
can I have your architectural technician job when you leave?
engineering technician just isn't as inspiring, or well paid..
