I did actually buy a book on Python and have gone through some of that, which I found quite interesting. I've also done the basics of VB, Assembly (in college) and a very small amount of C.
I considered taking the online courses whilst staying at work but I really think I'd find it more beneficial to do it when I didn't have a job, to help me study more. My idea was to leave my job now, study for 2-3 months and see how that goes, also get my driving licence and see what happens from there...either try and get a job or work something else out. It's just putting it into action! Doesn't help when I'm no good at making decisions