Self-funding v direct route

Newstart90:

Tlgamble:
For me the best way to go is fund yourself.
If you don’t enjoy your job then you are stuck. Why work for minimum wage when you can get your license and start earning £14-17 an hour straight away.
Say training costs you £3500. You’ll probably lose that in first year whilst being a trainee compared to new starter.
If the only reason is you don’t have the cash then consider a interest free credit card or some trainers do finance? Once you’ve got your licence then you’ve got freedom. Join an agency and pick up some shifts. Many companies are offering work to new starters.

Best of luck.

Why would you assume all company’s that pay for training will pay minimum wage?

Have you seen any that pay really well? Apologies if there are. I wouldn’t if I was a employer as you’re basically taking on a apprentice.