I really wouldn't recommend a move into IT.
Use the skills you have, look towards financial services.
Relationship Management
Account Management
Planning
And so on...
Interesting... I've thought about other careers and really up for anything. I even glanced at accountancy as the pay seems really good there. My main issue with going outside the IT world is, that I have no history in other industries.
With IT, at least I can say for years I lived my life around web development and Linux, etc... I did a college course in it, then went to uni and did a HND in IT/Computing and worked as a php/mysql developer for around 2-3 years.
Like I said, I'm open to anything.
Agree with what others have stated, most IT roles do get very mundane after a while being perfectly honest, but then again that could be applied to a lot of careers
Very good point, I'm very cautious of this as I know nothing is perfect.
£20-£25k sounds a bit on the low side for a 29 year old with 'previous' [I'll get my coat!] in the IT industry and plenty of real world and proven analytical experience to bring to the table. I would set your sights on £25k as the minimum; you don't want to undersell yourself and then get stuck in a low paid job (it can happen - I've been there!) as you'll likely then be in your mid-30s before you've clawed your way up to an acceptable salary.
Have you considered moving into the 'soft side' (by which I mean potentially less technical) of IT e.g. Project Management, Business Analysis, Presales, Management in general...? I'd have though experience as a detective might potentially give you a slight leg up in those areas.
Really interested in what you're saying there. I would ideally want to get around £30k but wasn't sure that would be a bit arrogant of me having changed careers and expecting it.
With the "soft side", that's a great idea. I'm lacking confidence and fresh knowledge in the technical areas, so I haven't really got any up-to-date knowledge and don't remember much from when I was in IT. Maybe I could re-learn but it would take a lot of time.
Do you have any further advice on what jobs to look out for in those areas, or what courses? I will look myself, but just wondered.
Have to admit, I'm in the total opposite boat to OP. Currently in 2nd/3rd line support for a very large government organisation but my ultimate goal since being a wee little chap was being a Police Officer. If I am truly honest, I would stick with what you have. It may seem so bad but grass is greener is very very rarely true especially in the IT sector.
How about a swap?
I would swap but you've not sold your job very well