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Maybe it'll come really naturally for you, I know some people who grasp it very quickly, but it took me a while. Don't be afraid to take your time, safety is NUMBER ONE at all times. Never rush. The speed will come!
The best climber I know (one of the two best climbers in my area full stop, incredibly skilled) was scared of heights when he started, so don't let fear get in your way, overcome it (but safely obviously). I was shit scared when I started too. And spikes... they still feel kinda weird lol
I taught myself climbing by just fucking around in trees with a rope and harness by myself in local woodlands... but be very careful if you're alone! I cannot say this is safe by any means. Probably better if you go with a qualified and experienced aerial rescuer.
Also, learn to be good at trimming hedges, not just tree work. If you start your own business its good money and easier work than massive trees, especially if you're a one man band.
This is by no means an exhaustive summary but more a general Idea. Meeting other experienced people in a working environment and talking to them will really help.
If you're looking for your first job, I'd say being a subcontractor might be easier (purely because in my experience only larger companies have full time employed, meaning potentially less opportunity... but could be an area thing); you could call up a load of small local businesses and tell them straight up, hi I'm new, just done my tickets, looking for my first job, and I'd imagine you'll be able to get a few people interested, perhaps for a couple of days a week here or there to begin with.
If a larger local company is hiring for a trainee position that would be prime, but I found that was quite thin on the ground when I started; Like I say, may be different for you and your area though.
I hope this is helpful!
If you have any more questions please feel free to ask, I'm more than happy to help.
