Want a new job but just floundering

[Darkandstormynight]

That's it really. I'm just floundering. I've been out of the office setting for almost 13 years, but want to get back into it part time. I'm now working so few hours (not doing office work) it's almost not working at all.

I had dc late, so worked for 18 years before children. I will be 51 soon, and feel like it's almost impossible to start over again at this age. My self esteem and confidence are very low! I don't know where to even start reinventing myself.

Dh, is very well meaning and tells me I don't need to go back, but doesn't understand how I'm losing my mind at home now that dc is older. Truthfully, he's not unsupportive but not really supportive either. When I worked more hours (true part time) but still did all house things and asked for help, I got resentment. I think he thinks if he isn't particularly supportive I'll just keep doing what I'm doing (floundering) and he'll continue to work (which he loves and is good at) and really have no responsibility helping in the house.

Sorry this is so long.

I think I'd start by writing down...

1. The reasons you want to work
2. Your skills
3. What your ideal job will look like in terms of task, hours, responsibility

You don't have to work in an office and competition is fierce even for doddly admin jobs.

Once you get a bit clearer on what you're looking then start searching and applying for jobs that catch your eye.

www.indeed.co.uk screen scrapes lots of other sites so you can just type in a key word and search on your postcode.

Be open minded, stay positive and have faith that the right thing will come up. 51 is young!!!

Thank you!

Would you consider volunteering somewhere to rebuild your confidence and maybe help point you in a particular direction?