By John Morgan

When results day arrives, the dinner table conversation - including three teenage boys - often turns to jobs. They’re particularly curious about mine - and what it entails - as they begin to explore their own options.

Despite enjoying three decades of working in major retail companies, I find it hard to explain to three curious teenagers what I actually do. No, it’s not “just meetings”.

Things become much clearer when I discuss their grandfather and uncles, who spent decades in the trade sector, building Britain. My sons can see the impact their ancestors had on the world.

If I had my time again, I would have loved to train as an electrician or plumber. While it might be a bit late for me, now is the perfect time for me - and parents up and down the UK - to encourage my children to consider a career in the........

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