Hi all,
Been reading these forums over the last couple of months and other places and finally i've got to a cross roads and would like some advice from people that have the experience to tell me the brutal truth
Like I said i'm 25, i've been working in Software Development since I was 18, never went to University just got to work and had a couple of jobs since then - one now where I'm really happy, and earning some pretty good money. However, with this financial freedom and big buffer i've been looking into more and more about starting Modular Training, fully funded by myself. If im brutally honest Integrated doesnt sound like my thing but thats not really the point here.
I do currently still live at home, I probably should of gone a few years ago but I have a very understanding and relaxed living situation and its allowed me to earn good money and keep a lot aside for a rainy day (heres the rain!!
) I'm single too if that makes a difference so I'm in quite a flexible situation, with nothing tying me down as such. If an airline said "you need to go here", I'd firstly cack myself then secondly pack my bags. The idea of leaving everything behind for this doesnt concern me if thats what it takes. I'm 100% behind continuing to work in my current job while I do this, so still earning is a big deal for me.
Ultimately the cross roads are:
1. Go ahead, do my modular see what I can make of myself. Keep my current job while doing it.
2. Continue off as I am with just a pipe dream and eventually get a mortgage, continue to live on and always wonder "What if"?
I cant lie the idea of getting to the end of my training, and not being able to land a position because I didn't come from a polished integrated school really scares me. It could be a reality but it
could not right? The pressure nowadays to save up, get a house and crack on with life is immense but I really dont think this path would be good for someone who needs to be flexible after finishing training.
Hopefully my ramblings make sense, I've probably outlined the concern everyone has had at one point in this line of work.
Cheers all for reading.