Fed up of low paying jobs

[Whichway1]

Bit of a story with some advice needed please. I am 48 and have been through some tough times over my years (loss of parents at young age, child loss, divorce etc.) all of which has meant I've kept going in low paid jobs just to keep a roof over my head (i have a DH and one DD BTW who is 14). My work in low paid jobs has always been in office work. I've done studying to level 4 but that's it and none of my studies leads to anything. I'm really fed up with being in really low paid office jobs and having to really struggle to show my worth (overcompensating due to perimenopause brain fog, lack of sleep etc.) for nothing. I changed jobs to another local hospital in December and I don't seem to be picking up aspects of the role. Feeling very low and down...I'm a bright snd intelligent woman or so I'm told but I just seem to be going round in circles and not getting anywhere in life. Someone give me a shake and tell me life isn't all about work...at this rate I'll be failing my lowly paid office probationary period job! 🙃

I took time out from my career (I actually never went back!!!) as a carer for 4 years and although the low pay was dire, the variety, not having to take work home and being out and about walking to/from visits was good. As was the banter, and being able to nip home when I had long gaps between calls. I work in a better paid office based job now, but I'm massively underpaid for my qualifications and experience, and the stress is really ramping up (think dreadful managers and some vile colleagues).I love the actual work, but I need to increase my salary. In the end, a peaceful life with as little stress as possible is the most important thing for me. I will probably do a work based qualification to broaden my options, which will open out several new directions for me, are you able to do the same? A lot of online courses are funded by employers now, maybe take advantage of that? 🤔

I am pretty much in the same position. Admittedly it does seem the higher the salary and the responsibility the less stress they have but that's from the outside looking in!! I am sure lots of us would like to do less and earn more. Some people get lucky and some of us have to fight to get there. Life isn't wholly fair but we know that. Do some courses, have a look at the national careers network although be mindful of jumping into something totally different and the potential of that not being what you expected. Tricky but I have to agree that a peaceful life with as little stress as possible is key that doesn't always fit in with low paid jobs though unfortunately.