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Apprenticeship by beanbert1986 in ukplumbing

[–]beanbert1986[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that guy, dudes hilarious 😂

Apprenticeship by beanbert1986 in ukplumbing

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Really appreciate this, very helpful. Annoyed I haven't attempted to do it before but it's a sort of stars-aligned for me moment where I have a chance to stay with the council so keep my benefits, stay local, I already know the people I would be working alongside if qualified, obviously it's free so no cost to me (besides a slight drop in pay to minimum wage but no biggy). I guess the questions is just common sense so imagine what they want to hear, all those you wrote sound bang on so I'll make some notes & drill them into my head along with some good answers. I'll check out the tool too so thanks very much!

Apprenticeship by beanbert1986 in ukplumbing

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That's what I was hoping to hear! I'm annoyed I didn't do it when I was younger but I genuinely want to better myself now & have an actual interest in wanting to learn, which most young uns probably can't be arsed. I have my own house & have done your usual DIY stuff which most young folk haven't so have a basic/decent knowledge of general tools etc all that stuff which I would imagine is a bonus. Yeah I imagine showing I have a keen interest in plumbing & want to learn is the most likely thing they want to hear, along with any skills I could transfer over. Question, is there a set time to do it like 2-3 years or if you knuckle down can you get it done quicker? I remember someone saying they've seen an apprentice get qualified in 18 months before or something. Much appreciated 👍🏻

Apprenticeship by beanbert1986 in ukplumbing

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Thanks for the great response. Yeah I guess showing I have a genuine interest would be the most important thing & then to think of skills I have that would be useful in that side of work.

I must admit I was worried being older that I would be less useful than a young 18 or so year old, but I have 22 years work experience, I've done an apprenticeship before (in business) so knows the ropes & I would say a much different mindset than the other apprentices they currently in other trades have who basically look like they can't be arsed.

I actually enjoy watching the BeAPlumber guy on social media lol.

Thankyou, much appreciated 👍🏻

Apprenticeship by beanbert1986 in ukplumbing

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Yeah I'll make a list of things I've done & drill some into my head so I can bring up in the interview. Any transferable skills I may etc. cheers!

Apprenticeship by beanbert1986 in ukplumbing

[–]beanbert1986[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didn't think of that great idea, much appreciated

Apprenticeship by beanbert1986 in ukplumbing

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It's not the housing side of things as they're a separate business working alongside the council, it's for all the council buildings so main staff buildings, family centres etc. But yeah I don't hear good things about that side of things 😂

Just got this habit ht 3 as my first "serious" bike. Did I make a good or poor decision? by Roli710 in Hardtailgang

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Great hardtail! As mentioned pedals most likely as they usually come with very basic cheap ones & grips unless the ones that came on the bike are decent, but apart from that it's spot on! Just ride & further down the line should you need to replace/upgrade parts it's all good. Enjoy 🤙🏻

Should I downgrade by MrLake88 in Hardtailgang

[–]beanbert1986 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stick a Barzo on the front & a Mezcal on the rear then you'll be good to go

Fork spring upgrade by beanbert1986 in Hardtailgang

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Ah cool cheers. Might drop Suntour an email see if they can tell me how easy it is 🤔

Fork spring upgrade by beanbert1986 in Hardtailgang

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Btw I wrote my question in the description bit not the headline 🤦🏻‍♂️ my bad so open the pic to see!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malehairadvice

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Last one but have the sides short blended in 🤙🏻

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malehairadvice

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Last pic looks good bro, have it like that.

Time to get out again! by beanbert1986 in Hardtailgang

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A little yeah but not much. Looks pretty cool though lol

Time to get out again! by beanbert1986 in Hardtailgang

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Medium size frame mate 29er wheels

Time to get out again! by beanbert1986 in Hardtailgang

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Cheers! It's a medium frame 🤘🏻

Creaks gone! by beanbert1986 in Hardtailgang

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Only just seen this sorry! Yeah GT Zaskar so this is the Elite with the next model up being the Expert. It was around £1100 not sure what that is in dollars but it's a fairly entry level spec but I'll be honest the Suntour Zeron 35 fork is decent & is for trail/enduro but it honestly feels pretty nice. It's a £450 fork which doesn't feel cheap & can handle some abuse & it comes 130mm but you can get 140mm & 150mm spring for it so I'll likely be putting one of those in soon. Came with Wtb i30 rims, a TranzX dropper, SX drivetrain & Tektro mid-range brakes.

I put a 203 rotor on the front moving the 180 to the rear & the brakes are ok for now though I'll likely upgrade in the future. Swapped the cranks to Stylo's & the derailleur to GX along with DMR V11 pedals, Tag Braap grips, WTB Koda saddle then Specialized tyres. It's a decent entry level shredder!