Massive change in circumstance: what shall i do?

[2wwmadness]

I have a 17 week old ds. I am going through a divorce and moving 3 hours away back to my home town, tye plan was after having ds I wouldn't go back to work full time as (d)h has a good job and everything was rosy. Turns out he's shagging one of his employees and it's all gone Pete tong. So Im starting again!
Obviously I'm on mat leave, my new home I will get housing benefit and I can live of my maintenance and mat pay. Sorted. But I don't know why to do long term. I did work in retail. At management level. The hours are horrendous and there is no way I could do it as a single parent. What should I do/train in?
I love cosmetics and have worked in cosmetics, I thought maybe a make up artist, I could do freelance?! Or I love training and developing people, helping them in tg workplace, i love people. I'm interested in social issues, politics, supporting people, r I thought total re train and become an electrician or something! I have gcse's and as levels. I wouldn't say I am "academic" but I'm smart and learn on the job better, but will do whatever's needed. Inspire me! I want to turn this into an opportunity for me and my son.

Anyone?

You say you love training people, how are you with kids (other people's)? Teaching assistant or learning support is good hours and good hols and would fit in well with your little one. Salary is a bit rubbish though you would only need to pay for childcare for term time.

Or have you looked into whether there is an nvq in retail? If so you could train as an nvq trainer / assessor, with your experience you would just need to do an A1 course. My dad worked in manufacturing all his life and is now an nvq trainer and assessor. Money is good and hours are flexible.

Hope that helps, good luck and sorry about your hubby.

don't be a teaching assistant! Pay's rubbish and the competition for the job is fierce. NVQ trainer is a good idea, or an electrician. Go over on to the "earn 1000k a month" thread, not because you need to earn that amount but because its full of ideas of how women can earn decent money. The gist of it is specialise in something, and stay away from traditional female jobs like cleaning/childcare/make up artist unless you have a very, very good chance of making money at it.

Thread here. www.mumsnet.com/Talk/freelancers/1538634-How-might-I-earn-1000-a-month-working-from-home

Thanks! I have a lot of friends that do the teaching/hairdresser/make up artist role and I know the competition is very fierce, they have been building client bases for 8 years! I don't stand a change. Assessor sounds good, an im looking into an electrician/plumber trade role, I'll post on their thread aswell. Much appreciated!