job advice

[PansyP]

I'm wanting to have a career change from social services to vet nursing, I have researched this and am currently doing voluntary work in a local vets.
I've found out that I'll probably not get any funding for my course this year so am going to continue at work till I have enough saved. Should I tell work of my plans so I don't get any long terms projects or continue until I have enough money saved and then give the statutory notice?

Thanks!

[SRH]

Probably depends on how much you like your current employers. I did a similar thing 12 years ago and decided to give three months notice instead of one month - but I'd known I was accepted on to my chosen course a year before it started.

If you decide to start your career change sooner it's worth looking at Career Development Loans - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearni ng/AdultLearning/CareerDevelopmentLoans/index. htm

It's obviously better if you can save in advance but if you just can't wait to change career, they are an option that is cheaper than a traditional loan, which is what I did - although I then had repayments for five years, but it was worth it, so much so that I'm thinking of changing careers again and getting another loan to do it.