Thanks for your comments and yes i seem to have picked the a$$s every single time so decided to stay on my own while I'm living in a deadbeat place like Sleaford!!
I am studying the start up of Apple at the moment and reading all about "silicon valley". It certainly sounds more exciting over there than where I live. Probably more career opportunities too. I wouldn't discount working abroad in five years time.
I am more drawn to systems analysis or project management at the moment although i am sure my interests will change as my knowledge and new experiences come about. I am very good at organising - people, events etc - seeing the bigger picture but ensuring the little details don't get missed. I am absolutely rubbish at programming but i enjoy webdesign (netscape composer/front page at present) and can use limited html code.
I agree money is not everything - I manage on around £150 a week for bills and everything else so the expected £25000 per year salary will seem like a fortune LOL

