Career change into teaching?

[LadyTennantofTardis]

I have been a civil servant for most of my working life, working in policy. I have a geography degree and an interest In careers guidance. In have thought about training for a teacher for years. I was just about to send my uni application for a PGCE when I found out I was pregnant with my second child. Since then my plan was to process my application for a 2018 start (I will have an 18 month old and 5 year old). The bursary means this is the first time I can afford a career break to do the training. From colleagues who have done some teaching, to negative comments online. I am now concerned whether this is the right thing. I am sure I would love teaching but am concerned about 70 hour weeks, having to pay for my own supplies, etc. based on the feedback mentioned before. Any thoughts?

your sanity wil thank you

She sparkles I actually think it's a very valid opinion. I have dc a similar age to the ops and it's all I can do to keep at it 3 days a week and have enough time for them. I shudder at the thought of doing my training and nqt at this stage, you will simply not have time for their needs and you will feel guilty at many points.

Thank you for the advice. I have decided that it is not the right time for this now. Thanks all.