plasmarb Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 (edited) Hi All I'm after a little advice here, i'm a fully qualifed security enigneer (Tavcom Diploma + manufacturer training) and been working in the industry for around 6 years now. I've installed & maintained multiple IP camera systems aswell as analogue systems including access control, intruder alarms with some door auto work for my current employer. I'm looking/exploring the idea to become a subby. I have my estate vehicle with roof racks for ladders etc, full tools, laptop, handyset etc.. Is there much demand for self emplyed engineers? I don't want to jump out of the frying pan into the fire as such lol. All advice appreciated. Edited June 3, 2015 by plasmarb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Hi plasmarb Firstly can I ask why you want to become a subby? Whats the appeal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasmarb Posted June 6, 2015 Author Share Posted June 6, 2015 Earn more, ability to pick / choose work, own hours, ability to claim tools etc back on tax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Good luck with that. Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJames Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 Earn more, ability to pick / choose work, own hours, I think you will find you cant have your cake and eat it only one of the above works as a subby ability to claim tools etc back on tax Not that I am trying to put you off here or anything but, the tax man doesn't pay you for the tools you just pay him a little less. So its not free tools its just less tax. Personally I would have a chat with your boss about whats on your mind, you have nothing to lose if you are thinking about leaving anyway, your boss may have a better career choice for you. Being a subby is not all its cracked out to be, you need insurance and all the H&S certification cards, some co's will expect you to have up to date cards for MEWPS and platforms along with your own PPE and harnesses. You will get work from co's that don't ask for these but you wont earn the money. Subbies that I used have all these, I only use subbies that I know and trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 You better have something going on the side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 cheeky question what are getting as an employee v expecting as a subbie ? Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmo66 Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 All you guys started somewhere so why all the negativity on these type of threads? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 It's experience talking Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goncall Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 All you guys started somewhere so why all the negativity on these type of threads? i thought everyone on here were born an alarm engineer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.