I want a career, just what?

[Peppaismyhomegirl]

Hello,
I am a lone parent to a 2yr old. Pre him I was a retail manager, long hours, weekend work, working holidays Ect. I enjoyed it, and I was good at it.
I got divorced and ds's father is no contact. I work 16 hours a week in a shop, with tax credits Ect I am financially ok and live a happy life.
But I feel like I'm treading water. I want to work full time when DS gets older and I know I can't go back into retail properly as I would never see him. This is my time to do what I want. But I don't know what to do?

I know I enjoy sales, and I'm good at it. I also really love coaching and team building, and I'm really good at that. I love helping people and watching them grow. I've never really fancied teaching, more helping build confidence and achieving more for them selves kinda growing. (If that makes sense) I love making people feel good.
Any ideas what I could train as? I'm stuck!

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Do you have any support?

In your position, I would be looking to a flexible family friendly employer. There aren't many of those about! Have a look at public sector; local government, NHS, etc. They seem to be the most flexible employers and there are lots of opportunities (in comparison to other employers) to work flexibly, start at the bottom, train and work your way up.

Best of luck!

HR?

I would second public sector for family friendliness and a good varied career that could allow you to develop your mentoring and team building skill. Check this out: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-service/about/recruitment

Also, your local council.

Thank you. I have met a lovely man who I believe there is a future with. We have been together a while, So I do have support. But obviously I won't rely on this and need to think how I could do it on my own if needs be in the future. My family are amazing and help out as much as they can, but live a 4 hour drive away. I always fancied HR, I assumed you had to have a degree tho? I will look at the links. Thank you

You don't need to be a graduate to start out in HR and you can 'earn and learn', gaining the vocational CIPD certifications along the way.

CIPD have a website which is quite helpful

I'll have look. Thank you. You've helped me get some direction!