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

The Honest Truth About Taking On a Trainee

11 Dec 2025 · 0 min

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In this brief interview segment, Speaker B offers practical guidance to companies considering hiring a trainee or apprentice. The core advice emphasizes that businesses should only take on a trainee if they are financially stable and possess a relaxed, patient teaching style. Speaker B cautions against the closed‑minded belief that a trainee will significantly slow down work, urging employers to adopt an open‑minded perspective and view the trainee as a long‑term investment rather than a short‑term burden. The message encourages a shift in mindset from self‑focused workload concerns to a broader view of growth and skill development within the organization.

What would be your advice for other businesses that are thinking of taking on like a trainee?
Don't force yourself to do so. If you are okay financially and you've got that personality where you are relaxed and you can impart the knowledge and, and you can see the bigger picture, if you know what I mean. I think it's quite closed-minded to think, oh, if I take on an apprentice, it's going to take me ages to do the job because I'm explaining everything to him and it's all me, me, me. If you can just stop that and be open-minded and, and see the investment