Fancy a change in direction but not sure what to do/how to go about it

Maestro.

Edited... thanks to all who helped at the time.

theoretica

You may have no qualifications, but bits of paper to wave at people aren't the only important thing. I am sure you have skills and thinking about what you can do well and enjoy would be a good start.

I don't have the desireable qualification for the sector I work in, but I have the skills and the lack of qualification wasn't even questioned at my interview.

saintjammyswine

Contact Next Step as they offer very good, independant advice on careers & training.

Dunroamin

When you have decided which direction you want to take, have a look at evening classes at your local college or studying with the Open University. There's no reason why preparing for a change of direction should mean giving up your job.

fishybusiness

My predicament is that I want to completely move out of the IT support sector

Have you any ideas as to what you might like to do?

It may help to start to look at what your own possibilities are, if it means 'starting at the bottom again', does that really matter? Being happy and knowing your are doing something you feel good about is as important for your well being and your future.

Also, what are the financial implications of starting again, have you come to rely on the wage you have, do you have anyone to support you if your income drops?

Planning for your future and taking one or two risks will no doubt be difficult, but if you start now, you have a focus. For example, you may want a better education, so start looking at how you could put that in to action, look at funding, look at future funding, ask yourself if you could survive on education funding.

If you want to stay in employment, put an up to date CV together, write down your skills, what you do, what you would like to do. It may help you get some perspective on your future......

saintjammyswine

Dunroamin wrote: »

When you have decided which direction you want to take, have a look at evening classes at your local college or studying with the Open University. There's no reason why preparing for a change of direction should mean giving up your job.

Of course, missed that. Contact your local FE College and ask if they have ESF Workplace Learning funding. It can fund courses for people in work.