In response to 黑洞社区鈥檚 story about the skills crisis (鈥淯nion warns of skills time bomb鈥�, 5 February, building.co.uk), as a trainee building surveyor I am beginning to regret my decision to join the industry

I have had to do a RICS-accredited postgraduate diploma while working, I have started my APC but will probably have to find employment in a larger firm to cover all the competencies necessary.

And to be a really good surveyor extensive training is required, which is hard to find.

When I first decided to go into surveying the average salary was about 拢30,000-35,000 for a newly-qualified chartered surveyor.

I鈥檒l be lucky to hit 拢25k now. Why would any young person be a surveyor when there are many other career paths that pay better, are more secure and do not involve as much work?

Luckily I have a passion for property but if the industry does not address this issue soon, as the article says, there will be a skills shortage but there will also be an ageing industry with bleak prospects.

Vernon, via www.building.co.uk

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