RMBF
I am in the a similar situation.
I am 23 years old, HNC computing and 5 years industrial experience and after 11/09 I have become a little stuck with what to do next. I am just holding on know while the idustry gets it act together before trying for the next step.
I passed my GFT just before christmas (Hence BabyPilot) so I have some hour building I can get on with for know.
Good Luck for the GFT