This is one of my main concerns. I’m looking to do my test in the next couple of month and I’m guessing I may have to go down the agency route until I get experience. It’s going to be hard giving up a job with no guarantees of work especially with bills to pay.
With a bit of luck work will pick up by the time I pass my test and it won’t be such an issue (touch wood).
Hope you find something soon though.