Tulloch PriestCo-founder, Gas Engineer Software · Co-founder of Gas Engineer Software

Starting Out In The Industry Is Rough Here’s The Solution

27 Jan 2026 · 1 min

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In this short monologue, the speaker shares practical guidance for individuals beginning a career in boiler fitting or similar trades. He emphasizes three core actions: first, securing a position with a reputable company to gain a foothold; second, volunteering or offering services to acquire hands‑on experience when opportunities are scarce; and third, adopting a collaborative mindset by mentoring newcomers and accepting a second pair of hands rather than hoarding work out of fear of competition. The speaker argues that these approaches not only build skills and reputation but also benefit the broader workforce, countering the common reluctance to share knowledge. The overall tone is informal yet encouraging, aimed at demystifying the early‑career challenges in the industry.

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It's not easy just to go, right, I'm going to start fitting boilers because you need customers. What other choices do you have then? So if you're just starting out, you just need to find a decent company. I mean, I did suggest to a lot of people that they, you know, volunteer their services just to get a bit more experience. Yeah, I've taken people out with me before. You know, I don't worry about taking someone out and showing them what I know. A lot of people go, no, no one will do that. No one would do that because they don't want to lose work to someone else and blah blah blah. I actually think it's— it's a lot of people would appreciate a second pair of hands.