Avionics Technician in Army from leaving school in 1981 to 1992, then Engineer for Twinings Teas, then department manager for Twinings Teas, Shift Manager for a Food Factory, before eventually becoming a Factory Manager for a Food Manufacturer in Sunderland (£48K salary, bonus scheme and company car).
Got made redundant in Nov 2002, starting doing carpet cleaning in Jan 03, moved into window cleaning in the August of the same year.
Back in a management role now.....and wishing I was back on the ladders/Poles !!!!