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NicknamesAreAPain · 11/06/2024 17:03

I've worked in a retail management now for just over 10years, having done previous jobs within the company before that. The job is hard, demanding and unfortunately has unsociable hours, often having to work until 2300 and shifts starting at 0500 and obviously weekend's. Benefits are that the money is pretty good and they have just improved mat leave , so if i want more children thats also a plus. I have been on mat leave now for a year (first child) , and i never had any intention to return but to find a new job. But now its drawing close im worring if maybe sticking to what i know is better. Ive applied for a few jobs but just reading the job description i feel i am hugely inadequate for even the most basic admin role. Im not being self deprecating, i truely am. Ive had help with my CV and to complete applications but dont even get any further then that stage. Ive run departments of over 60 people yet it doesnt seem to help or translate into any role i would like, which is a starting admin role. Work sound like they are willing to be pretty flexible with my return and shifts. Should i just except that maybe returning to what i know is for the best? Help.

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rookiemere · 11/06/2024 18:37

The job market is quite hard at the moment, so don't be put off by not receiving responses or interviews for roles you are qualified for. It's probably just a timing thing and if there were more jobs available you'd find something.

On that basis having a role to apply from is always better than not. Going back to your current employment and still job searching is possible and might be good to have the stability of a known job whilst you settle back to working.

isitme111 · 11/06/2024 20:23

It may be easier to return from maternity leave to a job you are familiar with. Especially if maternity perks have improved and you think you may have more children in the future. You also mention flexibility around shifts and good pay which is a plus. Doesn't mean that you have to stay in the current role forever though. I'm sure an Admin role would be possible at some point - running a dept of over 60 people sounds like good experience for an office manager or similar. Do you have Microsoft Office skills ? Maybe you are over qualified for a starter admin role.

NicknamesAreAPain · 14/06/2024 09:32

Thank you so much for all of your advice. Yes I do have some experience with Microsoft, not huge experience but enough. This has been helpful so thank you

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