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Steve Voltage
15 Sep 18 13:51
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Been in the same job for 20 years and now thinking of taking a break from the industry and doing something a little simpler for 6 months as I feel it may do me good.
I'm looking at applying to become a meter reader for one of the big energy firms. Obviously the money is kak but that is not really an issue right now for me. Anyone ever done a job like this before?

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Report terry mccann September 15, 2018 2:04 PM BST
You"ll be pulsed with happiness buddySad
Report Ibrahima Sonko September 15, 2018 2:07 PM BST
Money is ok for an unskilled job, watch out as they expect you to work to 8pm on weekdays and saturdays.
Report Ibrahima Sonko September 15, 2018 2:09 PM BST
Also with smart meters it isnt the best job with a future Plain

Probably just as easy to become a meter operative, ie changing meters, you dont need any skills as they will train you.
Report Just Checking September 15, 2018 5:45 PM BST
Totally agree with ib's last post. Was about to say same. Energy companies are trying their hardest to get rid of the job.
Report Deltâ September 15, 2018 6:20 PM BST
go for it, company car jobby!
Report Just Checking September 15, 2018 6:29 PM BST
Please tell me Steve Voltage hasn't just found an old copy of "Confessions of a Meter Reader" on VHS and wants a bit of that action Wink
Report Dr Crippen September 15, 2018 6:34 PM BST
doing something a little simpler

Best of luck with that.
Report Dr Crippen September 15, 2018 6:37 PM BST
^They won't take you seriously after taking into consideration the drop in wages.
Report Just Checking September 15, 2018 6:51 PM BST
I'd have thought he'd want to be a Yard Reader anyway.
Report Lady Faye Verrit September 16, 2018 9:49 AM BST
I seriously don't understand watt you are on about!

I met a retired accountant who was bored so, whilst he could continue scaled down accountancy, he wanted something different.

He got a job as a postie and loved the early start/early finish, and the exercise, and said he felt so much better, after years in a sedentary roll!

He didn't need the money, per se, but it funded lavish holidays, several times a year!

I remember that there used to be quite a few posties on here, so maybe one could pop up and give advice....
Report Lady Faye Verrit September 16, 2018 1:24 PM BST
I'm thinking that, with a meter reader job, you would have the opportunity to do it at times to suit yourself, as long as you got through the schedule....
Report Make my hay September 16, 2018 8:10 PM BST
We all need to get ourselves a Smart Meter or two, there are so many advantages to be had by having them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N29AtA3VodU
Report terry mccann September 16, 2018 8:12 PM BST
Feel the pulse man Devil and save £13 a year
Report Knight Commander September 16, 2018 10:23 PM BST
We all need to get ourselves a Smart Meter or two, there are so many advantages to be had by having them.

Best wait for the 2nd generation of them though. Believe the early ones made switching providers difficult.
Report Knight Commander September 16, 2018 10:24 PM BST
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-3396508/Are-energy-firms...
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