I have worked in IT for the last 20 years. I'm now in mid-40's. I had to give up FT work to look after young DC and have lost my techy skills rendering me unemployable in IT. I am still doing a part-time job in IT resourcing but feeling the need to think about something that will give me better employability prospects in the future.
So i'm looking to re-train as either :-
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Accountancy/finance officer/bookeeping/treasurer role. Worked for a relative over 25 years ago, doing purchase ledger work and accounts admin. Thought it was ok. I'm happy to pay and study for CIMA or ACCA to become part-qualified before looking for work. However, not sure how easy it would be to get a job in my 40's without any experience ? Especially part-time work ?
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Maths Teacher - i love Maths and always enjoyed helping others However, I have a lot of stress at home as have a child with SN, so fear that this will just add to my stress load. I would have to do a PGCE/SCITT part-time. And i would only be able to work part-time as a Maths teacher. Not really sure whether a school would employ me as a part-time Maths teacher ?
Any advice from Mumsnetters welcome.