I'm not sure if anyone can help but my DP is 45 and his one regret is not making the most of himself early in life. He is very bright with a broad range of knowledge (great at the pub quiz!) and a love of books. He left school at 16 though with a couple of O Levels and various CSEs and since then has held a number of entry level (shop floor) roles in heavy industry and healthcare. He married & had children early and this meant he felt unable to enter further education. He finds it hard to do any task which means that he has to go against his beliefs or 'suck up' to the boss. He has also refused promotion in a previous job which has meant that he couldn?t return to the area?s largest employer due to notes on his file. He has also been suspended for emotional outbursts (breaking doors) and walking off his job so he has difficulty in controlling his temper at work too. He is a lovely person though and none-violent elsewhere. Can anyone suggest how he can get an education and career at this late stage in life? He lacks finances (divorced with two children) and has a very hands on role with his children which I admire but this does place restrictions on what he can do and when in terms of education and work. I suggested he go and see a careers advisor in our local town but he said he went a few years ago and they were rubbish. He lives in an isolated village too to access to city resources is difficult. I desperately want to help him fulfill his potential but don't know what to suggest.
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Frostybean · 25/03/2013 15:21
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