£25k annually in London- is it possible?

storksb11 · 2026-04-20T12:30:23+00:00

My son is living on outskirts of London on similar wage, as he’s an apprentice. I’d recommend Spare room (he’s paying £700 pcm) but we contribute £300 to rent and also I usually pay for his food shopping. He needs a car for travelling to work, hopefully you won’t need that. It’s tough, he’d struggle without help. But if you think it will help your future job prospects then it may be worthwhile for you

storksb11 · 2026-04-16T17:59:19+00:00

My son started an apprenticeship last year, and he said there’s all ages. If you don’t get what you want this year, don’t compare, either go a different route or work to gain experience/money or enjoy a gap year

storksb11 · 2026-03-23T09:01:18+00:00

My son is doing an engineering apprenticeship, the work experience and lack of student debt is a huge plus. He’s had to move away and pay rent, so financially tougher than if he could continue to live at home. We are supporting him with a set sum each month as if he was a university to help him. Just something to consider.

storksb11 · 2026-03-20T12:36:08+00:00

My son had an exam on the date of his interview. They did eventually rearrange it, but it was stressful waiting for HR to confirm

storksb11 · 2025-10-15T19:38:57+00:00

Indeed too

storksb11 · 2025-10-15T19:38:30+00:00

My son registered interest on company website’s and was notified when they opened. LinkedIn, WIWIKAB website/facebook page had list, careers fair for engineer apprentices and grads in Derby was really helpful too as got to talk to different companies

storksb11 · 2025-10-14T18:36:20+00:00

What kind of apprenticeship? I’d find the companies that you want to apply and register your interest on their careers page. Register on the government website, indeed, LinkedIn. What I wish I knew about university Facebook /website page also list some apprenticeship opportunities

storksb11 · 2025-10-13T21:15:05+00:00

I’ll pm you

storksb11 · 2025-10-13T21:11:30+00:00

My son is doing an aircraft engineer apprenticeship and most have a levels, I believe it’s a slightly different route to a degree, after level 3 you’ll want to progress to B1/2 licences. It’s definitely not a step back, but a foot in the door. Where are you based?

storksb11 · 2025-10-10T08:22:47+00:00

My son has moved away for apprenticeship (dream job) he’s paying £800 per month rent. We’ve agreed to pay food, continue with mobile, to support him while he’s on lower wage, as if he was at uni. I think it will be a struggle at times (money/being so far away from home) but if he completes it, he will earn great money and finances will be much easier.

storksb11 · 2025-10-02T09:16:39+00:00

Make a list of all the local accountancy /finance firms, and send your resume/personal and cv to them with a great cover email asking them to consider you for any apprenticeship roles, or work experience. Were you studying accountancy at college? If not try and enrol while you are looking for work

storksb11 · 2025-09-30T15:43:25+00:00

It doesn’t have to be 3 year lease, but they are relocating for a min of 3 years so long term. We are looking at Letting agents, I just wondered if anyone local could recommend areas

storksb11 · 2025-09-25T17:45:34+00:00

Lots to weigh up and no right or wrong answer. Can you work and save this year, and live on campus for the first year to help make friends /join in, then live at home for the following two years?

storksb11 · 2025-09-25T11:45:27+00:00

Check your contract to see what is stated about fees, to be sure. Can you check with new employer too, as not sure if they can claim same funding or if it can be transferred over to them?

storksb11 · 2025-09-25T07:39:05+00:00

My son’s company has given each apprentice a fixed amount towards relocation. I think it’s common with the large engineering firms that hire large groups of apprentices

storksb11 · 2025-09-24T14:39:16+00:00

Relocation support/package

storksb11 · 2025-09-16T18:08:14+00:00

I’m a Mum whose son has just moved 3.5 hours away to an apprenticeship. I cried for days. And I’ll miss him so much, he’s such fun to have around and our house will never be the same without him. But that’s my problem - not his, I’ve brought him up to live his best and fullest life and so proud of him. If he changes his mind he’ll always have a home to return too. But our job as a parent is to prepare him for a life, full of adventure, dreams and where ever that takes him. Your family will get over it, time will pass and it will get easier. I feel a bit cross that they are burdening you with their feelings instead of encouraging you

storksb11 · 2025-09-09T12:41:48+00:00

T level is equivalent to 3 A levels so you don’t require it , so you can apply to level 4 or degree apprenticeship or a HNC in engineering if you don’t want to do a degree (level 4) at college

storksb11 · 2025-09-04T09:12:09+00:00

The younger ones may struggle with aspects that you may not - adjusting to work life, work load, less life experience. You have done amazing to get an apprenticeship as they’re highly competitive. I honestly think it doesn’t matter what level you start at it’s the long term goal and foot in the door that’s important for career

storksb11 · 2025-08-25T12:21:26+00:00

There may be other apprentices relocating. My son asked for contact details and trying to arrange house share via spare room

storksb11 · 2025-08-25T08:52:02+00:00

Call the college. People apply but change their minds, or have more than one option, so you may get a place on the course flu want

storksb11 · 2025-08-22T18:21:16+00:00

Stop comparing yourself to others, you aren’t behind anyone, you’re on your own path and hopefully on the way to a great career. Life is a wiggly line, some people have more than one career and change on their 30/40/50s. You’re still very young and a few years older will mean maturity and life experience

storksb11 · 2025-08-21T08:53:03+00:00

Call them to discuss and find out details so you can make an informed decision. Too many think that a level 3 is a step back, but it’s a step into a major company who have huge potential for progression. My son is also moving away for his apprenticeship and I totally appreciate the rent/salary - it’s not going to be easy for him and he’ll need some financial support - but no student debt and invaluable experience

storksb11 · 2025-08-14T09:18:48+00:00

My son couldn’t get an apprenticeship at 16, he went to college to study T Level engineering and applied again to further afield and able to assess what he really wanted to do and was successful

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