I want to return to work but don't know how to begin

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I am a fairly regular poster but have changed my name for this because I don't want my mum see this (she doesn't want me to work yet)

My background is that I am 25 - I had my children quite young. I have a good degree from a red brick university and three A levels. Would it be mad of me to consider a graduate training scheme? (most of them seem to accept people who have graduated within 5 years). I am aware that at 25 I don't have much time to find a career for myself and I don't want to get stuck in a rut doing a cr@ppy job for the rest of my life.

Has anyone else been in this situation? Please feel free to give me any advice. TIA

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Not been in your situation, but sounds like it would be a good plan to investigate graduate training schemes.

You have maturity on your side - having children makes you grow up! How old are they? What's childcare like around you?

They are 4 and 2. I have good family support which I think will help. I'm just thinking that if I leave it too much longer i won't have many options. Do you think having children can go against you?

Possibly, but it can also go for you - just think, you juggle the demands of two young children and you can do the job.