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Retraining as a solicitor at 40
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Becoming fluent in a language later in life
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What to study to work in mental health?
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1y QTS training
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Best way to do a Level 3 diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning?
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Any Podiatrists Out There?
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Please give a kick up the arse (final dissertation)
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Doing a PhD as a hobby in my 50s
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Maths Functional skills level 2 at the age of 46
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2 years to train in???
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Career change idea at 51- Probate Practitioner
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MSc - Speech & Language - Learning Support Fund
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Feeling trapped in current NHS role. What options do I have?
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SAAS dependent allowance
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OU vs brick uni
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Nannying to level 3 Nursery Nurse quickest route
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I've wasted my working life and now have to start all over again
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NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
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Clinical psychology?
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Retrain as a Building Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, or something else? Advice please!
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Re sitting GCSE Science for teaching
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How to become an Occupational Therapist - needing a career change
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PhD, MD, or EdD?
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Powerpoint assignment that is dull and hard to get started on. Help!
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Distance degree as a mature student - questions!
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Nursing or am I mad?
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OU referencing help needed
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Retraining advice - having second thoughts about plans...
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Retraining
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Which direction to go next?!
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Masters and being a carer
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Wanting to change careers when you have no idea what to do next.
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Advice for a single mum please
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Starting new career early 30’s. Fashion or law?
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Studying and fitting full time work around it - help!
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Anyone do an education based WFH role and if so, what is it?
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LSBU vs Brighton for part time OT BSc
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Updating computer skills
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How to study at University in 2025?
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Retraining as an OT?
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Has anyone used LearnDirect and had issues?
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Returning to do PG degree 14 years after graduating
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Social media management.
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Has anyone completed a MSc Psychology Conversion course?
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Does anyone know what's after a AI Overview    +5 A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
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Tell me about gaining a second degree when you already have one
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Train as a teacher in your 40s.
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Recommend me a laptop for a PGDip!
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Teach First
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Data science
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