After over 2-3 years of looking and nothing, now thinking of taking the plunge but financing the rating would be extremely differcult and put a huge burdon on my family.
I totally disagree with the concept but for someone who is over 30 it may be the only way to go.
A FI rating is not a possiblity for me due to the low pay and to be honest instructing doesn't appeal to me.
Friends of mine have done ratings and are now successfully employed but it is still a hell of a gamble to take without a guaranteed job offer.