Hi Richard
I had a building company before i got my licence and as an extradesman i go back on the tools when i need to which currently is a lot
However it gets an income of £500 a week so it helps pay the bills but any fall back job. If this one of mine when pear shaped i would either temp or try something else.
My position is helped by the latitude of the boss
a friend of mine flys during the summer and gets a winter job making or fitting kitchens something like that.
If this is your planned route without the military have a back up plan get all ratings that you need but most of all the F.I then work from there it will come, but be prepared like me to have to wait a will for it to move..
if you want to have a chat P.M me your number and i will give you a call if it helps
Sincerely
Andy
Bravo 99 (AJB)