I have three kids, all with additional needs of varying kinds, including mobility and mental/social issues.
I can't see myself returning to work in the very near future but I'm hoping one day that my children will have sufficient independence that I can return to work. It's by no means guaranteed but I am SO aware that I have already been out of the workplace for seven years and will be for the forseeable.
Before I left work I was a PA, I helped my boss with the day to day running of his three companies. That included accounts, payroll as well as publicity. I've also worked in export administration and management and a couple of other admin roles.
I've kept my IT knowledge pretty current, in fact until recently I was running an IT class for my local district council. I had to give this up though owing to the demands of the increasing medical appointments DD is now requiring. I'm a local neighbourhood councillor and school governor, although these things happen in the evenings and my commitment is on the understanding that they must fit around my family commitments. I also do these things to stretch me mentally as being a carer just does not feed the mind!
I really am concerned that one day I might attempt to return to the workplace and be basically unemployable. Can anyone think of anything that may be beneficial to do now that would increase my prospects of employment in the future?