You could always do what I did. Go out and get the qualifications you need. Stay in your present job. When an opportunity arises in the future which is good enough to replace your present employment, then go for it. Some people get lucky. Some people wait 12 years! ppl 1994, full time pilot 2006! I was in no hurry though and even now, not bothered what happens.
Figures stated daily in the press about house price falls slowing, just means that things are still crap, but padded out to make it look like good news.
Oil finally dropping to more sensible prices today due to the slowdown. They'll fall further I feel. (wonder if petrol and diesel will come down in price?)