Thanks Fargoo, at least someone out there is able to comment without bringing pre-conceived ideas to the forum without actually meeting or working with me.
I always knew when I started my licnece modules that I would need to start at the bottom and work my way up. I do have friends, ex-military, who have done the same and with success, so I am prepared to knuckle down and get stuck in. Doing my licence modules sooner takes some of the pressure off and provides a prospective employer possible flexibility and the knowledge that I am prepared to study and develop my skillset off my own back.
So, coming back to my initial thread. Is there anyone out there willing to offer me the opportunity to work with/for them for free intitially for a couple of days a month, increasing as I get closer to my exit date?