Feel trapped

[J7223j]

Hi ladies,
18 years ago left the city with my husband and moved far away to the country when I had my first child. For me I felt better being around for my children rather than putting them in nursery 7 till 7. I didn't work for a few years and then went back part time and feel fortunate to have been able to do so although money was very tight. (I didn't realise the lack of job opportunities in the country). I am paid quite well in my part time job and we have got by but now my kids are 14 and 18 I feel its time to start earning some more money so that I can start doing some of the things that I want to do with my life and get some savings together. I work occasional extra days overtime but as I work for a small business they cant give me extra days on a permanent basis ( I work 3 days and a day extra a week when needed). Trouble is if I get another part time job it would involve at least 35 mile round trip each day and I might not be able to get the same rate per hour (from what Ive seen). I just feel trapped and frustrated and that life is passing me by as I dont earn enough to do the things I would like. I'm also really bored on my days off too as all of my friends are work full time.

Is setting yourself up as a consultant the remaining 2 days a possibility?

What sort of work are you doing in your current job?

@MirandaWestsNewBFF

What sort of work are you doing in your current job?

accounting (im not qualified though) accounts prep all ledgers etc. been doing it since 1993.

Self employed book keeping?

Do some qualifications?

Could you go freelance?

@MirandaWestsNewBFF

Could you go freelance?

Would prefer a regular income.

Lots off employers are recruiting on a work from home basis these days. You should be able to work from home from an employer anywhere in the country.

@MrsFin

Lots off employers are recruiting on a work from home basis these days. You should be able to work from home from an employer anywhere in the country.

Thanks Im out of touch not had an interview since 1996 as the jobs i have had since then have been previous bosses asking me to work for them at new places or returning to previous jobs because my successors haven't worked out. I guess I may start with a recruitment agency and see what they say - Dont even know which ones to approach guess a bit of googling is in order.