Is a possible to make a career for myself later in life if I've been a sahm?
I have been at home for the last 11 years and have 3 children. I have now got a job that includes lots of on the job training with professional exams and there seems to be the opportunity to progress after a few years. I'll be working full time and have an hour commute. I'm really looking forward to it and think I'll enjoy the role and the training that comes with it. Obviously I'm expecting a big adjustment period for me, dh and dc but I think after finding our rhythm it'll all work well. Dh has changed his working hours too be able to do nursery and school pick up.
I thought it all was perfectly reasonable and we had planned well. But I've had some very mixed reactions about building a career at 33 years old with 3 children. Reactions from friends and dh's siblings who all work part time has been quite negative.
So mothers who work, particularly those who have 3 dc or those who started their career after having dc, aibu to think I can build a career for myself? Is it possible to have a full time job, with lots of training and some exams with 3 dc and a commute?