Advice for a Serial Career Changer?

CplDevilDog · 02-11-2012, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbfan

The problem with being a one man band at anything is moving.
If the spouse has to move, you have to start over.

I think that would be a Pro as well. Although I would lose my Customer Base it would be very portable.

Electrician would be very portable since I could fit most of my tools in a suitcase.

Doc Holliday · 02-11-2012, 10:18 AM

Bank robber.

rossfingal · 02-11-2012, 10:34 AM

"CplDevilDog"

First - thank you for your service!

Yes - Electrician - very, "portable"
The biggest thing I ever had to deal with was my "bender" -
Solved that with a two-piece handle - goes right into a tool-bag.

There's never enough "good", electricians!

Whatever you decide to do - don't worry!
They'll be plenty of time to "second-guess", yourself - down the road!

Decide - "pull the trigger"!
(I was going to say "Bless You" - "Jar-Head" - I was afraid you might take -
"offense" at that)
So I didn't!
My "Boss" is a "Marine"!

Decide!!!

rossfingal

("Bank Robber"?? -- NO! - why not "Hedge-Fund" manager?!)

CplDevilDog · 02-16-2012, 07:56 AM

Oh Semi-dead Thread I command you....Be Resurrected and Live!

So, on the Electrician idea: PA doesn't require licensing for Electricians (how frightening) unless you are going to work within the city of Pittsburgh or Philly. (Guess they figure a few folks in the country getting zapped is OK as long a nobody burns down a major city.

)

But I have to think down the road a few years. Not only to fill in my HUGE GAPS in electrical knowledge but to port to new States or Cities, is there a Cert I can get that is widely recognized?

On the idea of taking my One-Man-Band public, does anyone do multiple businesses under one Inc or LLC? I have several skills (electrical not one of them, yet) but I considered running several businesses as DBA (Doing Business As) and that way I can focus on the ones that are doing well.

On the idea of Sub-Contractor Only Remodeling: How do I find the guys who are really good? I assume most of them will already be working for the Big Boys in town. Since I lack The Killer Instinct myself, I would be susceptible to "Business Is War" tactics.

I was thinking maybe a paper bag with eye-holes and a fake gun. That way I wouldn't go to prison as long.

rossfingal · 02-16-2012, 08:40 AM

"CplDevilDog"

Maybe you should post a question in the "Electrical", sub-forum.
Concerning your last post.

rossfingal

CplDevilDog · 02-28-2012, 11:18 AM

Unfortunately, I believe the winds of change are blowing in the direction of The Big D.

Since I am not the primary Breadwinner and have no retirement, savings, health plan, or SS to speak of

I am facing the real possibility of homelessness.

I am looking at maybe full-timing it in an RV. "Property Ladder" my way into a decent one and then take my Handyman skills (such as they are) on the road full-time.

Thoughts, opinions? Maybe build a network of folks around the US that I could work with, make a little dough and keep gas in the tanks.

Looking for resources on rehabbing RV's (or boats since I think they would be very similar).

I rehabbed for a National Trailer/Mobile Office company for a year but I am out of practice.

02-11-2012, 10:18 AM	#17
Doc Holliday I'm Your Huckleberry Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 5,216	Advice for a Serial Career Changer? Bank robber. __________________ Thanks.

02-11-2012, 10:34 AM	#18
rossfingal "Nail-Bender" Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Western suburbs, Chicago, Il. Posts: 2,129	Advice for a Serial Career Changer? "CplDevilDog" First - thank you for your service! Yes - Electrician - very, "portable" The biggest thing I ever had to deal with was my "bender" - Solved that with a two-piece handle - goes right into a tool-bag. There's never enough "good", electricians! Whatever you decide to do - don't worry! They'll be plenty of time to "second-guess", yourself - down the road! Decide - "pull the trigger"! (I was going to say "Bless You" - "Jar-Head" - I was afraid you might take - "offense" at that) So I didn't! My "Boss" is a "Marine"! Decide!!! rossfingal ("Bank Robber"?? -- NO! - why not "Hedge-Fund" manager?!) Last edited by rossfingal; 02-11-2012 at 10:37 AM.

02-16-2012, 07:56 AM	#19
CplDevilDog Stay-at-home GC Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 636	Advice for a Serial Career Changer? Oh Semi-dead Thread I command you....Be Resurrected and Live! So, on the Electrician idea: PA doesn't require licensing for Electricians (how frightening) unless you are going to work within the city of Pittsburgh or Philly. (Guess they figure a few folks in the country getting zapped is OK as long a nobody burns down a major city.) But I have to think down the road a few years. Not only to fill in my HUGE GAPS in electrical knowledge but to port to new States or Cities, is there a Cert I can get that is widely recognized? On the idea of taking my One-Man-Band public, does anyone do multiple businesses under one Inc or LLC? I have several skills (electrical not one of them, yet) but I considered running several businesses as DBA (Doing Business As) and that way I can focus on the ones that are doing well. On the idea of Sub-Contractor Only Remodeling: How do I find the guys who are really good? I assume most of them will already be working for the Big Boys in town. Since I lack The Killer Instinct myself, I would be susceptible to "Business Is War" tactics. I was thinking maybe a paper bag with eye-holes and a fake gun. That way I wouldn't go to prison as long. __________________ Can correctly identify Shinola 3 out of 5 times* Under ideal conditions Some days, my Life needs a Rewind/Erase Button. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

02-16-2012, 08:40 AM	#20
rossfingal "Nail-Bender" Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Western suburbs, Chicago, Il. Posts: 2,129	Advice for a Serial Career Changer? "CplDevilDog" Maybe you should post a question in the "Electrical", sub-forum. Concerning your last post. rossfingal

02-28-2012, 11:18 AM	#21
CplDevilDog Stay-at-home GC Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh,PA Posts: 636	Advice for a Serial Career Changer? Unfortunately, I believe the winds of change are blowing in the direction of The Big D. Since I am not the primary Breadwinner and have no retirement, savings, health plan, or SS to speak of I am facing the real possibility of homelessness. I am looking at maybe full-timing it in an RV. "Property Ladder" my way into a decent one and then take my Handyman skills (such as they are) on the road full-time. Thoughts, opinions? Maybe build a network of folks around the US that I could work with, make a little dough and keep gas in the tanks. Looking for resources on rehabbing RV's (or boats since I think they would be very similar). I rehabbed for a National Trailer/Mobile Office company for a year but I am out of practice. __________________ Can correctly identify Shinola 3 out of 5 times* Under ideal conditions Some days, my Life needs a Rewind/Erase Button. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

Advice for a Serial Career Changer?