Picking up that leaflet about Forest school training has sparked off a whole load of things for me. A realisation that in just over 18 months time Sophie will be starting school, tied in with the fact she is my last baby. And that I should then start thinking about employment of some kind. But I have been out of the work place for 9 years (12 years by the time Sophie starts school) so I will not be up to date with any social work issues (not that I think I would return to it anyway). But what to do? Should I start training now, so that I am employable when the time comes? Should I just enjoy these precious months with my youngest, and last baby? What could I turn my hand to? What is feasible with four children, house and allotment to look after?
I dream of running a craft shop/fairtrade shop and tea room, serving local and fairtrade produce, but do I have enough of a business head, or the energy? I like the idea of an etsy shop (or the like), but not sure if I have the talent. Would I be tolerant enough to deal with other peoples children in forest school? Should I wait for a breastfeeding support worker job to come up? Gaaah! I haven't had to face this before. So many paths lie before me, and I am hopeless at making decisions!
I think for now, I will make the most of my time at home with my little ones, as they do grow so quickly. I trust that the right path will make itself known to me, when the time comes.
I think that enjoying these last months before your youngest goes to school sounds like a good idea. But in the meantime, have a look around and see what opportunities there are out there. Have you looked into the distance learning courses available? You've put all your love and energy into bringing up your children and you need to do something that gives you pleasure and fulfillment, not just a job. Are there any part-time courses at a local college for example, what would you REALLY love to do or to learn to do? It's an exciting time and you deserve to do something that you can look forward to each day. xxxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteI always found I was happiest doing a job I enjoy - NOT one that pays the bills ;-)Although recent comments suggest otherwise!
ReplyDeleteAgree totally with Pippa - focus on what you enjoy doing for a while and see where it leads you. Five years ago I never dreamed I would be doing what I am now, but I would never go back to the old career path.
Life is not to be spent wishing we were doing other things, focus on what you enjoy and let the future plan itself.
Best wishes to you special mama.
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Ooops and still want the waterproofs lol. Just keep forgetting to PM you over the other place!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely agree, enjoy the time before all your children go to school and worry about everything else afterwards :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your shop idea - I've always non-secretly hankered after a second hand book shop :-) One day....
Good luck and have fun looking around and finding out what you want to do!
Becky
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I would never go back to the old job now - although I have made some big changes (as you know) that have taken me in a new direction. We change so much, having children and bringing up families. Go with the flow for now, and something will emerge in it's own time. xxx
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