Career change

[sam86]

hi im currently a nursery officer but want a career change and to move to london (i live in Newcastle) but i dont know where to start and how to go about it has any one got any advice? thanks

[Sparkles3]

What's the most important bit? If you want to move to London, then you could get a job doing all sorts - bar work, shop work, nursery work etc. Once you're there and settled, you could consider your career destination!

If the key is the career change, then I would suggest you decide what type of job you are aiming for before making the move. Try www.learndirect.com for careers suggestions, there's quite a good little questionnaire bit on there with how to get into new careers, training etc. London is a big expensive city if you don't know anybody and don't have a job, or even a focus of what kind of job you're looking for (here I assume you have friends/family in Newcastle).

Good luck finding what you're looking for.

[dot.hawkes]

Do you know how expensive it is to live in (or within 30 miles) of London?

[sam86]

I think the big thing is just a change i am really not happy with my job or where i am living with 4 adults (family) and its too chlostrophobic. i feel i need a fresh start. i have been to london but dont really know how expensive it is. Thank you for your advice

[Sparkles3]

Don't let the cost put you off if it's what you really want to do - but equally, there are lots of other great places in the UK (or abroad) if you don't have commitments to hold you in one place. Personally, I would decide what kind of job/career you want for the future, and then pursue opportunities to do that, wherever that takes you - then you know how much money you'll be earning and whether you can afford rent etc.

Good luck - big wide world of opportunity out there, go grab it!