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Old 06-09-2007, 09:25 AM
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Hi everyone

Just wanted to introduce myself - I've been reading the posts for sometime now to get a feel for the good and the bad aspects of the industry. I'm taking the plunge and starting a career change at the age of 46! Given up a nice part time receptionists job to start 2 year floristry course next week. Oh my God what have I done?! Jules
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Old 06-09-2007, 09:30 AM
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Hi Jules, and welcome to the forum.
You will be fine with your course. You're never too old you know. Good luck with everything.

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Old 06-09-2007, 09:32 AM
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Hi Jules and welcome to the mad house

It's never too late to have some enjoyment in life.
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Old 06-09-2007, 10:21 AM
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Hi Jules welcome I was also a late starter bit younger than you are now but really enjoy best move I ever made
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Old 06-09-2007, 11:16 AM
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Good for you!!! you will love the move you have made but I must say I didn't know that school's besides university's had two year florist program's?? I am sure you will do great.. I also am new on here,, I love it they all are so nice.~Tracy
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Old 06-09-2007, 01:03 PM
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Thanks for your encouragement everyone - its 1 year Level 2 and then 1 year Level 3 at Merrist Wood, Guildford. Can't wait to start but money will be tight. Hope I will be able to get a paid part time job in a florist shop at some point although I appreciate I will need to get plenty of work experience at first on an unpaid basis. Would anyone know of any opportunities in the Guildford/Dorking area?

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Hi Jules welcome to the mad house of floristry great you've decided to go for it good luck i'm sure you've made the right decision

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Welcome Jules, hope you enjoy the site. You're not on your own , there a few of us floristry students on here.
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Hi everyone

Just wanted to introduce myself - I've been reading the posts for sometime now to get a feel for the good and the bad aspects of the industry. I'm taking the plunge and starting a career change at the age of 46! Given up a nice part time receptionists job to start 2 year floristry course next week. Oh my God what have I done?! Jules
Hey Jules you have nothingto worry about I am 55 and changing careers.From Nursing to Floristry. AHHHHHHHHh sweet smell of flowers.
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You are just a young thing starting out. 3 years ago I enroled a college in Edinburgh for a 1 year level 2 C & G thought I was going to be the grannie of the class I was 3rd oldest, that made me feel better. Look out for all grants available, folk get them but do not tell you what is on offer, just ask others on your course what they are getting, some had travel allowance and other allowances...just ask and good luck. Best job in the world. Even on the s..t days. be happy
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