Good or bad idea?

debt_free_me

I am looking at doing a course which could lead to a different career path but would like some opinions on my situation. I am looking to move in with my boyfriend in January and I am hoping by then to be earning a few more thousand a year by either getting a pay rise or new job. I also want to start a distance learning diploma in interior design and decoration which when completed would hopefully change my career path completely. I have 4 years accounts experience and don't really want to do this again and I am currently working in a more administrative role. The course costs around £1400 (discounted by 15% if I sign up by the end of the month) but can't afford it unless it goes on my credit card (which is 0% for about the next 9 months). I l know I could possibly earn more money going back into accounts which would mean I have more money to move out and pay for the course. Is it worth going back into a job I don't like that much if good is going to come out of it in the end (hopefully) and if it doesn't work out, have the problem of looking for a non accounts job again with, bar 4 months, only accounts experience?

delboypass

Sounds absolutely ridiculous to me....

Giving up accounts for interior decorating as we are about to head into a crunch for next 2-3 years...

Personally i would try and get more qualifications in accounting and push it out as a career.

How many people you think like their jobs...

as long as it pays well, has good career structure and not end of hte world it is good....

debt_free_me

I don't want accounts as a career. The course would take a while so could go back into accounts whilst I do it. I think if I have an interest in something, why not try to make a career out of it.

mdeebee

This post is a little bit rude.

The OP wasn't asking for sarcasm.

delboypass wrote: »

Sounds absolutely ridiculous to me....

Giving up accounts for interior decorating as we are about to head into a crunch for next 2-3 years...

Personally i would try and get more qualifications in accounting and push it out as a career.

How many people you think like their jobs...

as long as it pays well, has good career structure and not end of hte world it is good....

debt_free_me

Thanks, I thought it was a little rude too, thankyou for saying that, I am glad someone did coz I didn't know if to say something.

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Have you a good idea of the likelihood of making a career in this field.

Perhaps ask the college for examples of successful graduates who are now working in interior design and even get them to ask if they'd mind the college giving you their phone no' so you could talk about how they managed to make a start in what must be a highly competitive sphere.

It does sound a bit risky and speculative.
Are you sure the college is reputable, can they give you references of people who have completed the course and gone on to be successful? Have you researched how you could get into employment afterwards? I suppose on a self-employed basis? But as you can carry on with your "day job" it wouldn't be such a risk. You'll have to make the decision, looking at your aptitude and interest in this field and whether you are sure the course would be good value, (maybe check out others to get a feel of what else is on offer in this area), and on whether you can afford it. But against all that you might really regret not following your dream and seizing your chance.

debt_free_me

I have emailed the college with some questions and they swiftly replied which is a good sign. They have an actual college in London but it is far too expensive to go there full or part time and due to other money commitments wouldn't be able to not work full time anyway. I am considering going to the college to look around and maybe speak to some poeple there. I am looking at what sort of jobs I could get after and it says on their website they help you look for a job after and they have quotes from previous people who have studied there. I am however not one to completely trust an academic institution purely from their website. I am thinking about it seriously before I do it.

Snow_White_5

It sounds like you're approaching this in a really organised way. I'd say, if the course turns out to be a good one, then go for it! If you don't do the course now, you might never have the chance agains(who knows what twists and turns life can take?) and they say you regret the things you don't do, not the things you do do. As for the advice from a previous poster about staying in accounts - that might make sense finacially but there's nothing worse than doing a job you hate. Just cos lots of people don't like their work doesn't mean that you have to follow their example!

sammy115

Giving up accounts for interior decorating as we are about to head into a crunch for next 2-3 years...

Who said it would last for 2-3 years (polishes crystal ball furiously)

Personally i would try and get more qualifications in accounting and push it out as a career.

At quite considerable cost!

How many people you think like their jobs...

A wise man once told me that you will never be rich doing a job you don't like

as long as it pays well, has good career structure and not end of hte world it is good....

You are a long time in the world hopefully! Do something you want to do, nothing ventured nothing gained. But you aren't really asking our permission to do the course are you, you are looking for advice on how to pay for the course wisely aren't you. Can't help you there unfortunately, I am hopeless with money - despite being an accountant:rotfl:

mummytofour

Dont have a clue but im going to tell you what my dh is doing as it may give u an idea...

DH will be doing an art access course ( these can be done part-time) followed by an art degree and finally a PGCE to become a teacher.

Interior design does sound fun but could you do something that expands on this and will give you a job like teaching that recession wont hit (hopefully)

Myself I am the queen of failed course and hate distance learning 1400 is a lot to pay if you find you hate the course, so perhaps starting with a small short course may be an idea?

debt_free_me

Yeah I was thinking of doing a short course first that was only about £90 to see how much I liked it but haven't signed on because they changed it. I wouldn't want to teach it as wouldn't be confident enough to teach but I could think of other things I could do with it.