Ive been a TA since 2014. 18 months ago I applied for a job at my school that was temp for 12 month possibly becoming permanent. After 12 months they extended it 6 more months to 31st August and said they would let me know if it was being made a permanent role by end of May.
Friday I was told it wasn't cost effective and I would go back to being a TA.
It's a 6k wage drop I know I've only been doing it 18 months but I'm used to the extra money.
DH had to medically retire 4 years ago. Only has a really small pension and PIP.
I'm so worried about money I've seen a job as a trainee education mental health practitioner. Its 26k for the first year training and working. It sounds really good but I believe its really competitive no guarantee of a job after the training.
Its 20 years since I did my degree not sure if I can study at that level. I'm a carer for dh and Dad. But youngest leaves school in a few weeks so I definitely dont need to be off school holidays any more.
I feel too old for change but have another 16 years to work. I love being a TA but the pay is shocking.
Need some words of wisdom please mumsnetters.