A Plumber Who Earns More Than The Prime Minister Has Revealed How Walking Into A Local Job Center Changed His Life In The Most Incredible Way.

By Sughra Hafeez in Amazing On 9th February 2018

Stephen Fry, 34, who works as a self-employed tradesman for London's largest independent plumbing company Pimlico Plumbers.

Well, he makes £210,000 (US$293,000) every year – which is obviously a bigger amount compared with the Prime Minister’s annual salary of £150,402 (US$209,000).

He does not even work weekends but is on call for the first 58 hours of the week which means he is a big fan of coffee and Red Bull.

Stephen grew up on a council estate in Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, the son of a builder and a supermarket worker, and was struggling to find work after he finished high school.

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He first entered the trade after his local Jobcentre suggested an apprenticeship when he was 17.

"I just thought I'd give it a go," Stephen told The Mail on Sunday. "I'm glad I went to the Jobcentre that day."

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Mr. Fry set up his own business in his early 20s after completing a four-year apprenticeship at £100 a week.

He started working for Pimlico Plumbers five years ago and now lives in a flat in Kensington with his wife Grace and son Oliver.

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The company was set up by entrepreneur Charlie Mullins, a rags-to-riches story himself. He is estimated to be worth £75 million.

Mr. Mullins said about a dozen of his 225 tradesmen could be earning £200,000 or more a year.

And around half earn £100,000 or more. He described Mr. Fry as "one of the best in the business".

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He told the Mail on Sunday:

"Every day is fun. You can go to a place where some woman has water gushing through the ceilings and is crying, so it’s a nice feeling when you stop the water and make her happy.

"I can’t really see myself stopping anytime soon, to be honest. I enjoy my work. I’m a worker. "

"I’ll be working till I drop, I think. On a Friday night, when people ask if I want to go for a beer, I am shattered. So it’s straight home to the family."

So long as he has enough time to enjoy his wealth, Stephen sounds like a very lucky man. Almost makes you want to re-train.