I'm nearly 30 and I am stuck on whether to apply for a potentially career changing job.
Currently I work in a public sector admin role on 19k with no real progression available. The work is ok but I don't have to really "think" I do have a degree however it has transpired to be pretty useless so this post would give me a good boost with regards to qualifications and prospects.
The role itself is a trainee role (probably aimed at new graduates but it doesn't specify this) starting at 24k for which the essential requirement is to have a degree however you will then go on to achieve a chartered qualification over 2/3 years. Once you have completed training your salary will be around 30-35k.
My partner and anticipate however that we would be starting a family somewhere within that timeframe.
So my question really is Am I being unreasonable/naive to even consider undertaking a more "committed" job which will greatly increase any future career prospects or should I just go for it...and worry about any change in personal circumstances later?
(Obviously I imagine there will be high competition and I'm unlikely to get it although maybe more varied work experience is advantageous over someone just out of uni?)