I am thinking of retraining as an accountant.
I am 28 with a 2:2 degree in Politics from a "Russell Group" university.
I got married shortly after graduation and had my first child 9 months later. Two more children have followed and I've been working part time in an admin/reception role since graduation. I've been there 7 years and I am getting bored!
I have enrolled on a basic accounting course and I really enjoy it. I am starting AAT level 2 in September. I would then try to get a training place or enroll myself onto Level 3 the following year if needs be.
I am wondering what sort of work / life balance I can expect from a career in accounting outside of a major city. We live in a rural area although there are offices for several "big" firms and many medium sized firms.
I hope at 28 I am not too late to embark on a new career...!