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Apprenticeship wage and supporting the family.

savagebulldog20 Topics: 6 Posts: 40	Created 12 months ago I know this is a touchy subject but im gonna ask anyways. I am looking for an apprenticeship, havent found one yet but im sure i will sooner or later. The problem is my missus is panicking that i might not be able to support the family when i do get one. I have two young kids and i know its gonna be hard in the short term but in the long run i should be able to give my family all they need and be doing the job i really really love and wanna do. Did anybody else struggle (how badly) and will i be able to live on an apprentice wage? Bearing in mind the missus does work aswell but doesnt earn alot.
BRENDAMKELLY Topics: 5 Posts: 73	Created 12 months ago Most apprentice's don't get paid. You have to support yourself.
Hovisloaf Topics: 4 Posts: 65	Created 12 months ago It's likely you'll need a second, part time job. Which means less time with the family in the short term Hope you find something that works for you!
Bodylanguagetattookdy Topics: 8 Posts: 337	Created 12 months ago unless your boss is feeling good and decides to slip you a few quid for a design youv drawin thats hes tattooed and made abit of cash on you pritty much make nothing until you start tattooing and making your own money, i myself work get up early 5 days a week to work the early shift in a call centre then go to the shop from there for the shop opening, have to pay the mortgage sumway mate, 2 years iv been doing it now, believe me your family life will suffer, and now that i am tattooing more im putting in even more hours, better hope your mrs is understanding :-) ______________________ fighting over the internet is the like the special olympics, even if you win your still a retard
boomer Topics: 3 Posts: 46	Created 11 months ago Expect a long road as far as making a living of any kind. I have seen tattooers with some years in the industry struggle.A second income is a great thing to have.
Dirtyrodriguez1 Topics: 2 Posts: 111	Created 11 months ago apprentices in tattooing don't get paid.... i'm still working full time and doing what i can on the weekends and drafting designs in the evening for now. I don't have kids but a bloody great big mortgage...!! You could look a bit harder and try and get weekend apprenticeship.. some tattoo artists do take us on and understand.... they have been there as well. It'll take longer and you won't have much time with the family but it is a way of working and doing what you love.. keep looking in the magazines at the classifieds and go round you local area with a portfolio.. you may get a break.. good luck though. ______________________ The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad. - Dali
Hayley Topics: 38 Posts: 365	Created 11 months ago Good Luck! ______________________ "Knowledge is Power" - Sir Francis Bacon