Hi, I currently work P/T 3 days a week in a relatively well paid job in the NHS. It took a degree and a doctorate to qualify to work in my position and I've been working now for 7 years. I returned to work in November 2008 after a years M/L and I am now PG again, expecting #2 in July. Ever since I left to go on mat leave though I was so glad to see the back of my job and never missed it for one second. I dreaded going back and I've now been there for 2 months and still don't like it- I have no drive for my career anymore and long to do something else. But i know it pays well for the hours I do, provides stability and I get to have time with DS for 4 days a week.
I recently saw the opportunity to buy a franchise for a jewellery company that make those baby fingerprint necklaces and charms etc and i'm starting to think seriously about this. I know it would be hard work and I need to figure out the sums etc but I can't stop thinking about it. I need to think if I could do it with 2 young kids in tow though.... I have contacted the company for further info and plan on doing LOTS of research.
I was just wondering if anyone out there has had experience of something similar, a career change, working for themselves with young children and within a franchise. Any advice?
Many thanks!
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Thinking of total career change and buying a franchise- any advice? Am I mad?
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ilikeyoursleeves · 12/01/2009 17:53
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