XSIHardy
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I am 20 and currently working at morrison's full time , basically in a dead end job.
I have got rent to pay and have a car on finance, so money is a little tight atm.
Whilst looking though many job sites i came across a Apprenticeship at Lincoln college, now i no its going to be a massive drop in money, but in the long run, would it be worth selling the car, moving back in with the parents and starting back from square one 
no idea what to do 
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DannyB
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Registered: 6th Feb 08
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Do it, it will be worth it in years to come, 4 or 5 years down the line you will have a career and the rewards will be there.
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Whittie
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At the end of the day mate, it's a career. Morrisons isn't (unless you're working towards management....)
I'd say go for it! Good luck.
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Brett
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What is the apprenticeship actually doing and what qualification will it get you?
[Edited on 04-02-2011 by loafofbrett]
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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You want to find yourself a job/placement before you start college or you'll earn nothing!
Failing that look for a place like this....
http://www.kits-training.co.uk/
But in your area.
I went to KITS when i started my apprentaship.
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XSIHardy
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Its at Lincoln college
"You will be part of the College Apprentice scheme and will undertake a NVQ iTQ course, gaining experience around the college network"
Which for me would be ideal, as i already have IT qualifications, i just don't have any field experience at all.
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Gary
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Registered: 22nd Nov 06
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So its an IT apprentaship?
Have you thought about using your holidays to go do your CCNA etc?
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Conway563
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Registered: 7th Jun 06
Location: Yate, Bristol
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If you're interested in an IT apprenticeship have a look at QA.
We've got a load in on placement and they seem to be really well taught
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XSIHardy
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i have looked before into doing courses with companies but there prices are so steep!
The only qualifications i have ATM are my city and guilds, which was basically building the stations and putting software onto them.
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ChrisBoom
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Registered: 6th Dec 06
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I just did this, quit a fairly well paid job, but I had no interest in the industry.
Now a £149 a week apprentice, doing work I really enjoy. 4 years time ill be on £28 an hour 
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XSIHardy
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You see whats what i keep thinking, in 5-6 years time i might actually be on like 20K a year, which for me would be amazing.
But i don't no if theres money in what i want to do, over all goal would be a network consultant
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