Personally I would spend the time/effort/money etc on learning a new trade like plumbing/plastering etc Yes I know everyone thinks its easy money, but it still needs several years of experience to be good, however the up side is the better work conditions and pay. A relation of mine was a nurse (male!) and took up plastering. Basically learn t on the job, now works for himself and earns just under £3k per month. Agreed no sick pay, holiday pay etc, but only works mon-fri, about 8 hour day, in the local area only...but as he is good he gets plenty of referrals etc..wish I was a bit younger and I would go the same way. (5 years to retirement not worth it now)