Circumstances led me to leave IT and do Level 2 and 3 AAT bookkeeping and become AATQB all went smooth. I am trying to find a job to gain experience so that I can be self employed. All the job ads and I mean all of them ask for at least 1 year bookkeeping experience. I am happy to work for free in order to gain the experience. I am not rich but I have a side business that keeps me going. I am intetested to know from those who have gone through this experience that I am going through now what they have done to overcome the experience obstacle. What worked what didn't work. Any thoughts or input is much much appreciated