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Ideas for careers, anyone?

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lazyarse · 11/02/2012 11:47

Don't know if this is the right place for this post, but here goes (have also posted in employment)...

I'm a SAHM, did my bachelors and masters in subjects that weren't vocational. Ten years later, i'm desperate to do something/start a career once the DCs are old enough.

Very very gratefully, money is not an issue. big catch is that I'm abroad, and career opportunities here are very scarce. Retraining would have to be via online courses etc. I've spent way too much time exploring all options - but everything draws a blank (teaching requires UK based practical experience, accountancy needs 3 years in a practical setting, I could go on...)

Just wondered if any MNers had some ideas for me, I've had many a chat with family and friends and just cant work out whats right for me and my circumstances. I'm open to anything (probably the biggest problem as everyone says 'do what you love...' hmm dont know what that is!)

Please help!

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Bonsoir · 11/02/2012 11:56

Teach English?

lazyarse · 11/02/2012 12:17

Already doing part-time ESL tutoring. It's great, cant knock it. But not a viable career option back in the UK unless you've got all the qualifications for ESL under your belt.

Wanted to work towards something I could get into when we come back.

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sashh · 12/02/2012 05:42

You can do the ESOL teaching courses in block placements - and there are some not in the UK so if you could take a month or so out you could get the qualification.

Something internet based? I know of a company that takes Dr's (GPs) dictation and types the letters, because most employeed are in Australia they work days and the Dr'd letters are ready overnight.

Are yo intending to return to the UK?

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