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What can I study that would pretty much guarantee a job st the end of it?

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Musicalstatues · 03/11/2018 14:46

I don’t really mind what it is, doesn’t need to be a ‘career’ or even that well paid, just something g that means I have a decent chance of employment at the end of it!

I have decent GCSEs and a’levels. Went to work rather than university which I definitely regret now. I have been a sahm for 7 years. Prior to that I worked in HR for a few years and also have admin and customer service experience. My children are 4 and 7 now and the youngest will be going to school next year so time to start thinking about jobs and it seems like studying something would be a good idea to get my brain back in to gear but I have no idea what I want to do!

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slippermaiden · 03/11/2018 21:32

Nursing?

Musicalstatues · 03/11/2018 21:32

I’m not looking to earn loads of money, and dhs input into childcare is minimal as his hours are long and he is away quite often.

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Musicalstatues · 03/11/2018 21:34

I did start some cipd qualifications a few years ago so may look into picking that up again. Definitely need to do some refresher IT courses!

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Musicalstatues · 03/11/2018 21:34

I do quite like the idea of health care assistant. I do a bit of volunteering in the hospital at the moment.

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BonnieF · 03/11/2018 21:40

Anything to do with construction. The country desperately needs more houses, and there are significant skill shortages in almost all trades, eg Plumber, bricklayer, electrician, plasterer, surveyor, gas/heating engineer, air con engineer etc etc.

ohnothanks · 03/11/2018 22:03

HCA roles are only going to be any good if you need no childcare. The pay will mean you are working for v little otherwise.

thesandwich · 03/11/2018 22:08

Look at free courses on futurelearn and also v cheap ones on groupon for t- as. Well as Microsoft/ google

Asdf12345 · 05/11/2018 15:01

HGV driving is quick and cheap to train in and has a steady stream of agency work to fit around family, though the money is preety crap (£13ish an hour seems to be the going rate around here).

Whereismumhiding2 · 05/11/2018 15:50

If you used to enjoy HR , and are able to do a year study, then why not look into a refresher/update for that? You could compete a related degree alongside working in the right career. Also HR work can be done freelance later on.

It's be good to build on/use skills you already have? But also, you could be working many years so best to find something that you're very interested in.

Unless a care career is a passion of yours, HCA isnt well paid, has tough hours & few promotion opportunities.

Maybe check out school admin roles if you want to fit around children. How are your admin skills? As there are agencies that place medical /clinic secretaries and they are always in demand.

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