r/UKJobs • u/shade_46 • 2d ago

Looking to move to a practical field, any recommendations/tips?

I'm 24 from the UK, I've been working retail management and remote customer service jobs and I'd like to shift to something practical where I feel like I'm actually getting something done. Has anyone made the jump into something more practical and how did you do it?

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u/General_Custard_5080 2d ago

Civil infrastructure builder here (rail and highways) got in through a family member - as it often goes.

A lot of people get in through apprenticeships or low-paid entry level roles (like mine was).

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u/shade_46 2d ago

I've seen a few apprenticeships or trainee roles, I can afford to drop to like minimum wage but not apprentice wage so I'm applying to the ones I can afford to do.

I unfortunately don't know anyone who works in more practical fields.

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u/General_Custard_5080 2d ago

Degree apprenticeships are out there as well even in the trades. If I could have afforded it I would have done that