Taking the maximum loan out?

The_One_Who

AcroCake wrote: »

Thanks for replying.
I think I'll definitely do a Masters, because the job I want specifically requires it + around 3 years training
You wouldn't think psychologists needed that much, would you?

Anywho, thanks for your advice :] Was quite helpful!

I think it's great that you have an aim, but you do need to realise that psychology jobs require years and years of high level (often PhD level) education and training, and that the places are few and competition for them fierce. So you need to be trying to get directly related work experience if you can, and probably also looking into formulating a 'plan B' just in case.

AcroCake

The_One_Who wrote: »

I think it's great that you have an aim, but you do need to realise that psychology jobs require years and years of high level (often PhD level) education and training, and that the places are few and competition for them fierce. So you need to be trying to get directly related work experience if you can, and probably also looking into formulating a 'plan B' just in case.

I'm also hoping to do a PhD, but if I do work with the prison service, they usually fund this. I'm prepared for years and years of training. I want to dedicate my life to this end.
I've already undertaken work experience with NACRO, the crime reduction charity, where I worked with offenders with substance misuse issues. I hoped to return as a volunteer in my six weeks holidays, but I still don't have my CRB check completed :mad:
As far as a plan B goes, I'm so set and determined on my Plan A, I don't like to think about not achieving it. However, I am a realistic person and will develop my plan B just incase I fail, or something unexpected happens along the way.

Thanks for your advice I'll try harder to get more work experience placements and develop a nice plan B just in case.