On Mar 4, 9:16*am, "Dave Plowman (News)" wrote:
In article ,
* *dave wrote:

Leave the country and work in a sain place. The red tape nonsense in
the UK is unbelievable. (Thanks to PPpp Prescott - Mr Part P). *Yes I
am cynical. I served a 5 year apprenticeship (a real one) many years
ago yet have to get some "certified oik" to say it's done properly.
btw Anyone who think the new regs has put paid the cowboys is as naive
as believing in F. Xmas.
*House wiring is a very simple circuit and while earthing is a
(justified) difficult topic, it's about the only difficult bit. I
assume you are good craftsmen of course. * Over a certain age? Forget
working in Britain. You are not over that age yet - that's prob 40ish.
I wish you well however, but Britain, Land of usless Red tape is a
pathetic place just now.

Is that why we're awash with immigrants all of whom seem to find work?


In my experience, the ones from Eastern Europe seem to have
qualifications and experience as electricians and plumbers etc. rather
than degrees in media studies and the like.

Robert
(feeling opinionated today)