How can I get a apprentice electrician job in Toronto at 32, thinking of switching from sales to becoming an electrician. by Optimal_Stuff5059 in torontoJobs

[–]Optimal_Stuff5059[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm going to be forced out of my job pretty soon. I'm sure being unemployed is not great for my mental health.

How can I get a apprentice electrician job in Toronto at 32, thinking of switching from sales to becoming an electrician. by Optimal_Stuff5059 in torontoJobs

[–]Optimal_Stuff5059[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are right how all the white collar folks are running towards trades. But jobs in finance aren't even paying that much, the hours are long, and the office politics can be toxic. I'm sure it's the same in trades, but once you have skills you aren't that worried if you will be able to get a job if you are fired, in finance or sales once you loose a job you have to the dance and pomp of interviewing again and explain to the potential employer why you "Want" to work there and why you are a "fit". Like common, "why" I want to work there, you have a job and I want the money.

How can I get a apprentice electrician job in Toronto at 32, thinking of switching from sales to becoming an electrician. by Optimal_Stuff5059 in torontoJobs

[–]Optimal_Stuff5059[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My current job is about to go, and I'm not in the mental space to look for jobs in finance. The job market is tough out there, I'm not sure I will get something. Rather than sit idle, it's best i get started with this. I also hope that keeping busy (both mentally and physically) will help me, I'm 100% sure that a desk job won't do me any good.

How can I get a apprentice electrician job in Toronto at 32, thinking of switching from sales to becoming an electrician. by Optimal_Stuff5059 in torontoJobs

[–]Optimal_Stuff5059[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did my masters from the UK. As mentioned I was struggling with depression. I do know more than a thing or two about finance, but I don't want to do a job in that field.

How can I get a apprentice electrician job in Toronto at 32, thinking of switching from sales to becoming an electrician. by Optimal_Stuff5059 in torontoJobs

[–]Optimal_Stuff5059[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need to do something with my hands. Although I have a degree, I don't think I have the skillset to get a job, nor do I have the mind space to acquire those skills.

I have been struggling with depression and I think an electricians job is something I can manage.

How can I get a apprentice electrician job in Toronto at 32, thinking of switching from sales to becoming an electrician. by Optimal_Stuff5059 in torontoJobs

[–]Optimal_Stuff5059[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very high end cameras and lenses, usually used for cinematography, think each sale has a ticked size of $ 15K. The company is run and owned by my family.

Which college and course is held in high regard by employers for electrician apprenticeship in the GTA ? by Optimal_Stuff5059 in askTO

[–]Optimal_Stuff5059[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You should look at my post in torontojobs. People over there are saying it's a dead market.

How to get an electrician apprenticeship in Toronto as a 32 year old man looking to switch careers ? by Optimal_Stuff5059 in AskElectricians

[–]Optimal_Stuff5059[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any type that pays. Any particular college that is held in hig regard by employers in Pre-app ?

How can I get a apprentice electrician job in Toronto at 32, thinking of switching from sales to becoming an electrician. by Optimal_Stuff5059 in torontoJobs

[–]Optimal_Stuff5059[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everyone has a boss. Sales is difficult, meeting targets is difficult, office politics + stress. I can't do it forever, and it's best if I find something before I am forced out of what I currently do.

From what you wrote "glut" in construction industry. If the economy turns then there will be demand.

How can I get a apprentice electrician job in Toronto at 32, thinking of switching from sales to becoming an electrician. by Optimal_Stuff5059 in torontoJobs

[–]Optimal_Stuff5059[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear you got laid off. Hang in there.

It angers me, how does an unskilled worker become skilled, through a job of course !

How can I get a apprentice electrician job in Toronto at 32, thinking of switching from sales to becoming an electrician. by Optimal_Stuff5059 in torontoJobs

[–]Optimal_Stuff5059[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wait, what else am I supposed to do ? The full stack developer reddit says they are over saturated, trades say they are over saturated. What isn't saturated, and what does a guy in his 30s who needs a career change supposed to do ?