Hi all,
I feel like I'm a bit stuck at the moment, probably like most people just doing a job that pays the bills and is flexible with child care but not really what you want to do.
I have a 2 year old and I'm currently 13 weeks pregnant, so I know right now I can't really do anything but I've been thinking a lot about re-training to become a veterinary nurse.
The problem is because I don't have science GCSE and I can't study full time so university isn't an option, an option I was interested in was completing a Level 2 qualification in animal care and then going on to complete the Level 3 which is one way of getting on the ladder, however as part of the qualification you need to be doing a minimum of 10 hours (paid or unpaid) work at a vets, for me it would most likely be unpaid as I haven't any experience working in a vets.
So my question is, has anyone here been able to re-train/study with children, how did you manage financially and work it around childcare etc? I'm concerned my UC will stop if I choose to reduce my hours in order to volunteer and study.
I currently work 17 hours a week for a supermarket (it's a good job just not something I see myself doing long term) however after maternity I would like to reduce my hours to 5 hours a week and use the days my children are at nursery to complete voluntary work at a vets so I can complete my qualification. My little boy will be 3 at this point so I should get funding but the baby will not, my partner has said he'll help as best he can but neither of us earn a lot and part of me feels guilty wanting to do this as we really will be skint but I just don't see myself working in retail long term and I'd like to do something I enjoy.
So if anyone has any advice on how to go about this I'd appreciate it!
Thanks for reading :)
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RachelS93 · 19/01/2020 17:40
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