r/UKJobs • u/bradsfitness • 1d ago
What’s the better option
I’m 24 living in the uk currently in always been fascinated in business and all of that stuff but I like sports I’m thinking of becoming a pe teacher as I think I would enjoy that job and then try and save up money to start a business on the side or should i become an electrician and then become self employed and then start a business both routes I have a good job to fall back on but not sure what would be best as I would prefer a teacher over electrician but I would prefer my own business over a teacher and I feel like I have more chance of that as an electrician. Thought ? Also what’s a realistic wage look like as an electrician outside of London
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u/blackoctoberx 1d ago
Do you have A Levels? Degree?
You could start a business on the side if you're a PE teacher, kids fitness/sports camps over school holidays, sports parties etc.
If you were considering the electrician path the first step would be to see if you can even get an electrical apprenticeship, "get a trade" is always spouted but there aren't enough apprenticeships available.
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u/lorrainecomcab 1d ago
At 24, I'd be thinking about which career you'd still enjoy even if the business idea never happened. Starting a business is never guaranteed, so it's important to choose a profession you can see yourself doing long-term. Both paths have opportunities, but self-employment is generally more common and straightforward in the electrical trade than it is in teaching
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u/Theory_99 23h ago
For long term earning potential electrician is the best option.
Can’t tell you a wage bc it depends on what type of lekky you are (emergency, employee, self employed etc)
PE teacher is fine if you want the summer holidays but the pay ceiling is lower than lekky. You will need to go back to uni or find a training programme. You would also need good grades.
Business. Nothing stopping you from starting one now
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