cheers, that is something I will take a look at, because the mortgage and the wife won't apprecite too much of a drop, mind you I could handle the mortgage it is the wife that scares me:laugh2

Thanks for the feedback it is much appreciated. It is nice to see that these goals are achievable by seeing that you have made the change from Customer Services to do something you probably love and enjoy.

I will take your advice on board and start looking into the things you have suggested, my only problem I guess that is going to be a difficult factor is that I currently earn over £30k in my job, but that is what it is just a job, so even though I know I am going to be on less money to start with I know I have to do it in order to get what I want.

Cheers!
Martyn

Hi,

My name is Martyn and I am new to the site so please go easy on me.

The reason for me posting is I am currently stuck in a Recruitment job that I would like to leave, but I want to re-train myself and join the world of web design and was looking for some good advice where to start.

I left school at GCSE level and have being working in a commercial business environment since, but now I want to gain the formal qualifications and training I need to be able to persue a career within web design and eventually be freelance.

I have looked at different ways of getting the training I need, but obviously these companies are focused on selling me the training, so i would like some impartial advice and to be told straight.

The route I am looking at is the CIW route, taking the CIW Foundation course and exam to give me the grounding, is this going to be the best route for me or can anyone shed any light on the best way for me to get the right training and qualifications I need to make this career change.

Your help and adivce will be greatly appreciated