Keeping up with the Jonesy

Who am I?

Hello reader! I'm Richard - a husband, dad, fire safety consultant and as of 2022, an occasional content creator from the UK. This site will form part of my platform to show that being in your 40's it is not too late to learn to blog/vlog and invest for the future, both financially & personally, to live a happier, healthier and wealthier life. It will also leave a little bit of history for me to look back on in the future.

What is my 9-5?

I initially studied for a BA Hons in Marketing & Business Management but ended up working for a local authority in 2007 as a trainee building control surveyor. That same year, I returned to Uni to study for a part-time diploma in building surveying. In 2013 I made the move into the private sector with an Approved Inspector to allow me to work on larger commercial projects. At the beginning of 2022 I decided that I needed to make some changes to my life to improve my physical and mental health, and part of this involved a job switch to fire safety. During 2023, I started a diploma in fire engineering that I finished in 2025.

Why have I started a blog?

I plan to write about various topics around personal development, including life lessons, mental well-being and investing both financially and in self as I take you along with me on my journey. Whilst it can be good to learn from 'pros' you can see how to start your blog/vlog etc from scratch because if I can do it then you can do it too. Even if like me you are in your 40's and have a family it's not too late to be Keeping up with the Jonesy!

Ridajo Media

Ridajo Media currently encompasses my blog and YouTube channel.

Contact

Contact Rich - info@richarddavidjones.com