Sure, I'm not saying there's zero progression. But it's a pyramid and obviously not every low intensity PWP can become senior or HI. The grumblings of low intensity PWPs at being sold a particular vision that didn't materialise is well documented. Ultimately I don't think you need to be particularly...

Leaving the actual training early sounds like it might be a problem. My PWP intake finished their training before the doctorate started, so lots of people completed the PWP course only to go straight into clinical. I understand the criticism about there being an ethical problem with doing one traini...

I basically just did the assessment stage, meaning 6 assessments a day, 4 days a week. I used to work in IAPT and really didn't like it. Your role sounds even worse than mine. How can anyone think non-stop assessments is a safe way to work for anyone? How can anyone maintain empathy and motivation ...

It's completely fine.

Look after yourself. No one owes it to ANY employer to work themselves ill. And if you've offered to work an alternate day and they've said no then 1) they know you're not just messing about and 2) the place won't collapse in your absence. Easier said than done but really try to focus on getting bet...

I really wouldn't worry. A 1st in a UCL masters will more than suffice to demonstrate academic ability.

I think everyone idealises things they don't have yet. I'm fairly sure most people have thought that life would be wonderful if they could only get on training... ... and then they get on, maybe have a rubbish placement, realise that there's actually work to do to pass a doctorate (I conveniently fo...

I feel like I can really relate to this. I got on to training last year and it was the first time in my life that I realised that even very positive, amazing changes in life can bring on heaps of stress! A life change is a life change after all and even happy circumstances require lots of adjustment...

Perhaps just doing away with the personal statement altogether would be the best idea?! I was a PWP and an AP before, so it may just be reflective of the circles I was in, but I think there is a huge amount of sharing of successful statements. It's my experience that it's the majority, rather than m...

Also, the idea that if things go wrong now at least its on our own heads is only comforting if you aren't a member of a particularly vulnerable group. The results of this grand neoliberal experiment in autonomy and 'freedom' will fall on some heads harder than others.

Agreed!

Haha I also love this idea! Just a few that come to mind: - kicked off A level biology at school and forced to take art instead - 3 universities at undergrad - failed stats exam in my first year - any drama audition ever in my life. The best I ever got was (no lie) 'weasel number 3' in Wind in the W...

I was 27. Most people on my course seem to be mid 20s.

I think it's important to choose carefully for such a big decision, and hopefully the first homeowner will understand your many good reasons for turning down their place! As above I think it's important to mention it as soon as possible, and accept that they might not be very happy about your decisi...

I just wanted to write something here for people when making course choices and looking at other people's experiences... People generally don't write which course they were successful for, and I think it's really important for people to understand the importance of applying to courses that will valu...

I graduated in 2009, so 6 years.