Ubermik Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Hiya, I have been installing security systems since I was 18 (56 now) and still enjoy the job, however I realise that eventually, I will have to reconsider crawling around in lofts and going up and down ladders, so I was just curious if anybody had any ideas for potential alternatives that ageing installers are the perfect choice for Its possible I might just end up doing it until I just decide to "retire" or, in other words drop from working 7 days a week to just a few lol, which is what most tradesmen actually seem to do, but I figured it wouldnt hurt to explore options now before its a necessity to see if anybody had any suggestions that I might not think of Cheers Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 I assume your self employed ? Ask silly money for new installs.... or go & a drive a van for Asda or whatever ? Quote Mr Veritas God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Bitcoin or Amazon FBA, I'm a millionaire and can sell you a course.... Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 It all depends what other skillsets you have that you naturally fall into. It's always sensible to have an exit plan, but whatever you do you'll want to prioritise enjoying it. If it's your business, get a lad on and train him up to takeover? You finish and find a management position that you can use your experience without the physical? As H says above, drive a van all day (shopping, wholesalers, couriers) but consider they may have an upper age limit? I'll think you already realised the option that you'll likely just keep plodding on looking after your best customers and wind down new work over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 No upper age limit unfortunately. Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixwheeledbeast Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Driving for a job in your later years becomes much more hassle. Annual or bi-annual (depending on what you can drive) license renewals, medicals etc. They may not say there is an upper limit but your job application is likely to get filed in the bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norman Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 We've just taken on a 64 year old guy, he'll be doing c35k miles pa, I don't see any issue tbf. Quote Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al-yeti Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, norman said: We've just taken on a 64 year old guy, he'll be doing c35k miles pa, I don't see any issue tbf. Buses do all ages , no lifting etc , they take all sorts down here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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