So, the short version of how we got here: I'm originally from another country and met my DH while travelling around a bit. At the time, I was doing job interviews in Ireland and all was seemed to be going well, then credit crunch happened. I couldn't find a job in my area and we decided to use that time to start a family. I was then diagnosed with a chronic disease and struggled for a few years. During that time, I worked as a photographer and studied interior design at the local college, but I keep coming back to architecture.
So, the thing is, I really really want to go back. I am fully qualified in my country but my degree is not recognised by the ARB. I am preparing for the prescribed examinations but I don't think I would be able to do it without getting a job first (because of one of the criteria and because of the fees ). Now one of the recruiters I sent my cv to said that I have no chance without UK experience. Is that really where I stand? Should I just give it all up (6+ years at uni plus something I really really love doing) and try something else or should I just stick to it until I find someone who believes in me - if there is such a thing outside fairy tales?
Does anyone have any advice of what I could do to get started again? I feel a bit lost at the moment, one moment I think something like a Revit course would help but then again, I don't have £1000 to throw in the bin if no one's interested in hiring me, IYSWIM.
Sorry for the long ranty thread, but I just need a bit of advice from people who don't know me and will invariably say everything is going to work out fine. TIA!
Oh, and I'm in my mid-30s if it makes any difference
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CheerfullyIndifferent · 06/07/2016 16:47
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