I've namechanged so I can be fully open about my history, I know some friends use MN so if you recognise me, hi guys, feel free to give me any job tips!
I'm feeling really stuck about job/career options.
In summary: age 37, 3 kids, have a degree & an MA in humanities subjects, good academic results. Temped in basic admin roles, but had DC1 at 24, and didn't go back to work until 5 years later, on a local government graduate scheme. Completed 1 year of the scheme, then moved to a more flexible local job teaching children 1st aid & basic life support, basically because the commute was unsustainable (big mistake in retrospect). Went overseas for 2 years, been back in the UK for 2 years now, on a temporary contract at my local museum doing front of house work when the museum is open, & research/writing/archiving when the museum is closed - I love it but it isn't going to carry on much longer, & there are no museum jobs around!
I live near a rural town so there aren't many jobs, & there aren't many training options either - my big city is Exeter, an hour away. We are fortunate in that we live on DH's salary, but all my kids are at school now & I want to work... I can't decide whether I should be seeking some sort of part time job like teaching assistant, or part time admin role in the NHS, or whether I should try to train up as something else for more of a career... but see above about training options.
I'm good at research, writing, policy, interested in governance, procedures, things being done accurately. I'm interested in social care, welfare, touchy feely liberal stuff. I really enjoy having colleagues & being outside of the home, having a team & shared goals.
I don't know - I just don't know what I should be doing with my life?!