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What can I retrain in that pays well, in a short period of time + minimal cost?

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GandTia · 17/10/2021 22:17

Hi all, any advice would be appreciated.

I left college at 19 after studying Art & Design, worked in admin, ended up working in marketing/digital marketing and ending up hating it, moved over to sales, wasn't that good at it + lost job in pandemic and now I've ended up in customer service on barely just above min. wage.

I'm 30 now and tired of floating about and not earning much money. I feel like I need a real skill or career or training in something. I am good at coding, and programming, which pays well, but I find it so boring! I considered accountant, but again not sure if I would find it too boring. Maybe a trade, like building?

Sorry I know this is a bit all over the place, but if anyone has been in a similar position, I would appreciate any advice!

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floppybit · 18/03/2025 11:22

Wildlynx · 18/11/2021 08:38

Project planner, learn primavera planning software, get some experience as perm staff then switch to contracting c. £50 per hour. Massive shortage of decent planners in South at the moment (I need to take my own advice!)

Hi Wildlynx, I know you wrote this years ago, but would you still recommend training in Primavera? I work in sales to the construction industry and I'm trying to find a way in to working for one of the main contractors. I've also noticed a lot of job vacancies for Estimators, but can't work out exactly how to become one, everything I read says there's no official route to become one and I don't fancy spending 3 years doing a quantity surveying degree. Any advice much appreciated!

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