Option1: Take time out and study. It is a bit tough I am 35. It will cost a lot of money and I might have to be more wise financially careful but in the long run I will have a professional qualification and licensed to work in my field. More job oportunities of choice. Mum will help me pay for the course.
Option 2: Stay in my job because its the secure thing to do. But end up regretting it and not enjoyign it with more scope to feel like I can move around with jobs in the industry. And then 5 years later wishing I went and did the course.
Unfortunately I cannot move out of London but most the opportunities are in London anyway. I can actually start the course , and then look for jobs as one is more likely to be hired while they are already training.
The thing is when I had a psychotic break, 10 years ago, this is what I was looking into doing. But I lost confidence. And thought my illness wouuld get in the way. And yes maybe it still does, but I feel much more able and ready. It’s just that I am 35 and I will be out of work for some time.
And I already regret not doing this 10 years ago. I don’t want another regret. My math is not good, but I can start from the foundation course. I think I can do this.
I have seen a lot of jobs where they train you to become an accountant whilst paying you a salary. Maybe you could try looking for something like that.
Yeah, it is going to be a lot harder to get jobs for the next 5 years. It is possible though, I have a friend that did it. He came straight out of uni with a Sociology degree and then started a job as a trainee accountant.