Worked in a "proper" job since leaving university. (In fact, worked for many years, part-time, before that too.) Saved up money over a period of a few years. Was lucky enough to get a large redundancy payout which was a big help.
Now I've left my proper job, I'm not 100% sure how to fund my IR and MCC, but it will probably involve re-mortgaging my flat (which I originally bought with money from my proper job anyway).
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