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sorry.
Although to answer the question. "In a perfect world", the path I would choose would be integrated.
But in my perfect world, I'd have 100k of cash in hand (no loans or remortgages!) to spend on my training.
I'd also have 2 years free of any commitments whatsoever, no mortgage to service for example.
In my perfect world the FTO would be just round the corner an all the training would take place there, so I could still e.g. see the wife.
And (most importantly!) In a perfect world the end of my training would merge nearly seamlessly with my first job in the RHS.
I can't fulfill any of the above, so I'm going modular, taking my time, paying as I go, keeping working, paying the bills, and trying to keep an eye out for when the jobs might happen. Boring but sensible, as more than one of my ex girlfriends have probably thought.
JR
p.s. The right way to train is the way that's right for you. twee, but true. Gather all the info you can, and make your choice. This place is a wealth of info. Have a trawl!
p.p.s. Read bits of the "Downturn" thread, and "Where are all the jobs?" to get some idea of the difficulties facing the industry right now