help me get a life

[Niall]

But with what prospects? You haven't got to walk into a high paying job straight away. For instance these ones your finding now down south may only be offering 18k bit with the potential for moving up to a more senior role in a few years on double that where as the jobs your mates are on at 25k might not have the luxury. If I was you, get your self to as many interviews as possible and ask these sorts of questions. Even if you get offered the job you don't have to take it. Leave your options open and think about where you will be in 5 years time