thought he was a taxi driver.i was a plumber before i went offshore,self employed most weeks you can make 1k easy and have friday off.i gave it up as i dont stick anything for long but thinking of going back as my wifes expecting our 1st baby.if you can get a job offshore and dont mind being away then go down that route,or go train to be a mechanic or get a trade then you always have something to fall back on.