I have hardly worked for eight and a half years, but youngest is coming up to 2, money is tight and I am bored with being at home so I am thinking about returning to part-time work. I used to be a primary school teacher and would really like to change careers but don't know what to. Anyway, teaching would be the most lucrative work I could do straightaway. I did return to work briefly 2.5 years ago, but didn't settle and was pleased when contract ended. I looked at returning to work ;ast January, even visited some schools, but chickened out. Now I am looking again, but every time I come across a job I could apply for, I am filled with dread and loathing for teaching and I haven't been able to take the job hunting any further. What does this mean? Is teaching really not for me anymore? Or am I just experiencing understandable nerves at the thought of going back to work after so long as a SAHM? My confidence is low either way. Any advice? Similar experiences?