Had a young lad working with me last week during the half term holidays for some work experience, was a bit apprehensive about having him did it more as a favour for a mate that anything else. Have to say, he kind of changed my attitude completely by the third day. On the Friday, his last day I offered him an apprenticeship and gave him £50 for the week.... Its a funny old world
Thanks, Barney
“Has he agreed to the apprenticeship?”
Yes, and by offering him one he'll also get a college placement easier. Just a couple of rules he has to follow, no texting or playing with phone all day, no girlfriend / boyfriend problems to be brought into work, no talk of football or fishing and turn up on time. Other than that we'll get on fine
 On the plus side customers last week seem to have taken more of an interest in him and the business, so I can see a lot of benefits by taking a youngster on. Which to be honest I've tried to avoid doing in the past...
Thanks, Barney
You're hired !! So a new Lord Sugar in the making? Does he get a £250k handout On a serious note - what a refreshing change to hear about a teenager knuckling down and impressing you enough to take him on board. Hope it works out Clive
What a great story Barney, shame you can't try and get some local press coverage out of it. It's not often you get a hardworking youngster nowadays. My nephew will do as little as possible to get by and he's 24. What will his apprenticeship be in? Angela My views & opinions are my own
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Great outcome Barney. There are some hard working youngsters out there. Glad you were able to find one of them. Hope it works out well for both of you. Debbie
Fresh input on the business. Young fresh approach! Without any ties can do great things for businesses. Tom Buckland SEO Consultant
hope he has the kettle figured out and been sent to fetch sparks for the grinder. think its called character building Shakester
Don't forget the tartan paint.
It's a great story though, the right young person can be a definite asset. Good for him and you!
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