Need help, regarding future job...

[Dean]

(I wasn't 100% sure about where I should post this, so I thought this was an okay place.)

I've recently started in a gymnasium (not a training gym, it's much like high school), where I haven't been very happy. I might need to tell, that there's a 9 year minimum of education, which I have already got. Anyway, I've already talked with an “Education-guide” (yes, we've got those in Denmark too), and I'm currently waiting for her to call me. I've told her that I would like some practical school (that'll say school, with less “normal school” and more “work”.) She then asked me, “what job would you like when you're done?”, I replyed “something like a chimney sweeper” - because of the independence. Now, I've got sick (literally) because I've been thinking about what I should do if I can't get an internship at a chimney sweeper's, so that's why I thought this would be a good place to ask.

I should also include that my grades are fine, (especially in English - A+), but I can't keep focus in a “normal school”, so I would like some practical instead.

Is there any jobs, that would fit me? And I know I'm young, 16 to be exact, but I've begun waking up at night, because I can't figure out what I should do in the future. So any help/advise are most welcome!

- Thanks.

 

[Small_Fryz]

I would love to help but I fear that the difference in our culture would be too great for my advice to be worth while.

Probably best to hear from people whom are closer to you and thus can give more accurate info in regards to education and jobs etc.

Over here you can pick up whats called an "apprenticeship" or "traineeship" in almost all forms of "trade", from boilermaker, builder, electrician, plastering (I even have a mate who did one to be a chef) etc etc. So most guys in the same boat as you whom prefer prac over normal school end up getting themselves one of those. Normally its a 4 year course then they are fully qualified in that trade and are free to go find a fulltime job on normal pay all over the country since that qualification is regonsied country wide. Ive got quite a few mates who did various things and its all worked out very well.

I would suggest something like this if its available, as a trade like that can be very useful throughout your life and no matter what, things always need to be built or repaired. Not to mention many succesful guys can go on to be sub contractors and be self employeed, giving them lots of freedom.

Food for thought on how things work here anyway.

 

[garlik_bread]

Something with a trade - plumbing, plastering, mechanic, craftsmanship etc.. Once you've got the training done, you're set up to be able to have the independence you crave by starting your own business.

 

[Dean]

I would love to help but I fear that the difference in our culture would be too great for my advice to be worth while.

Probably best to hear from people whom are closer to you and thus can give more accurate info in regards to education and jobs etc.

Over here you can pick up whats called an "apprenticeship" or "traineeship" in almost all forms of "trade", from boilermaker, builder, electrician, plastering (I even have a mate who did one to be a chef) etc etc. So most guys in the same boat as you whom prefer prac over normal school end up getting themselves one of those. Normally its a 4 year course then they are fully qualified in that trade and are free to go find a fulltime job on normal pay all over the country since that qualification is regonsied country wide. Ive got quite a few mates who did various things and its all worked out very well.

I would suggest something like this if its available as a trade like that can be very useful throughout your life and no matter what, things always need to be built or repaired. Not to mention many succesful guys can go on to be sub contractors and be self employeed, giving them lots of freedom.

Food for thought on how things work here anyway.

Well, it's actually the same as in Denmark, all practical jobs (as you've already listed, have got those traineeships included in the full education, and lasts from around 1 year to 5 years. Thanks for the reply.

Something with a trade - plumbing, plastering, mechanic, craftsmanship etc.. Once you've got the training done, you're set up to be able to have the independence you crave by starting your own business.

I have actually thought about starting my own company, but it's pretty hard to do... Thanks for the reply.

 

[garlik_bread]

I have actually thought about starting my own company, but it's pretty hard to do... Thanks for the reply.

At your current age and with your current skillset, yes it would probably be difficult (but not impossible) to set up your own business. But that would come with age and experience, and is easier than you think! A successful business on the other hand...

 

[Dean]

At your current age and with your current skillset, yes it would probably be difficult (but not impossible) to set up your own business. But that would come with age and experience, and is easier than you think! A successful business on the other hand...

Well, I can't tell if it'll be a success, until I've made the company.

 

[Small_Fryz]

I suggest you just focus on learning a trade and understanding the industry first! worry about the company stuff later.

 

[Dean]

I suggest you just focus on learning a trade and understanding the industry first! worry about the company stuff later.

I will. My problem is though, I don't know, which trade I should focus on...

 

[TB]

I don't know, which trade I should focus on...

And that is something we can't help you with, short of asking what you enjoy doing and go with something similar that will be marketable. I enjoyed (past tense because I don't do it anymore) drawing and architecture so going into Architectural Drafting fit the bill well for me. Find something similar that you enjoy, get some experience and if the opportunity arises and you're able, then start your own business. At 16, short of a paper route, your own business is almost assuredly not a wise idea.

 

[Dean]

And that is something we can't help you with, short of asking what you enjoy doing and go with something similar that will be marketable. I enjoyed (past tense because I don't do it anymore) drawing and architecture so going into Architectural Drafting fit the bill well for me. Find something similar that you enjoy, get some experience and if the opportunity arises and you're able, then start your own business. At 16, short of a paper route, your own business is almost assuredly not a wise idea.

Of course you can't help me choosing, I understand that. I would also agree that it's way to early for me to start a company.

Thanks for the reply.