I’d love to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation. I graduated a long time ago with a degree in Business Administration. Since I was 16, I’ve worked in retail, which I hated. After graduating, I worked in several admin jobs.
For a few years, I prioritized IVF over focusing on a career. I don’t regret it, but I do feel the impact of that decision on my work life now.
I’ve been a stay-at-home mum for a while, and I’m grateful to have had the opportunity to be home instead of worrying about childcare. I have two children—a 2-year-old who will start nursery in January and a 5-year-old with ASD. I don’t have family or friends nearby to help. My husband works full-time and helps out when he can—he can occasionally do school drop-offs or pick-ups, but it depends on his meetings and availability.
My daughter really struggled to settle during Reception, with nearly daily phone calls, weekly meetings, and a lot of admin. I’m still advocating for her support every day, and she needs a lot of help at home. Now that she’s in Year 1, she’s more settled, but I know I’ll need to keep supporting her throughout her school life.
If I were to get a job, I’d need something between 10:30 AM and 2 PM. Does anyone have suggestions for jobs that might fit? I don’t drive yet, but I’m starting lessons this summer.
I also suspect I may be neurodiverse, which could explain a lot about my past work experiences. I worry about finding work after such a long gap. I’d love to take a course to improve my skills, but financial constraints make that difficult. My goal is to find something sustainable for the long term, especially as my youngest will be in school in two years.
I’d really appreciate any advice—thank you!