I was diagnosed with advanced Hodgkin's Lymphoma last year, and am currently undergoing chemo. I'm mostly feeling ok, and now the initial shock of my diagnosis has worn off I am looking at my CV with trepidation, as it's very holey for various reasons - health/trailing spouse/SAHM for a free years. I'd like to look around for a part time, possibly remote, role once my chemo is finished in a couple of months. I have an undergraduate and Masters degree in a humanities subject. I'm in my mid thirties with one DC.
In my last role, I worked for a helpline supporting family carers, and previously had a brief stint as a MH peer support worker, but had to leave the organisation as the safeguarding procedures weren't up to scratch and I quickly realised I would be in danger. I did enjoy the work, though. Before this, a SAHM for a few years, and various admin jobs before DC.
I left my last job due to childcare issues - their refusal of my flexible working request made it impossible to stay once DC started school, though I think I've got this issue sorted out now. I also knew by then I was unwell, though didn't know at that point I had cancer.
What would you do to turn things around and update my skills during this time? My IT skills probably need some work. I can afford to spend some money, but not thousands.