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What job options after being a Stay at home parent?

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deathbecomesherhead · 22/01/2025 13:24

I've been out of work for years.. can anyone advise on a good route?

Operations?
UX?
Research?

Ready to retrain!!

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JC03745 · 22/01/2025 13:32

What did you do before having kids? What are your qualifications in? Do you want to WFH, office, outdoors? What does UX mean?

Waterboatlass · 22/01/2025 13:34

What did you do before, qualifications, areas of interest, any logistical restrictions, particular industries around you (although I wouldn't be too reliant on that, could be worth thinking of).

deathbecomesherhead · 22/01/2025 13:34

I have a BA degree in Film

I was a PA and then an EA

I want to do something more skilled based.. prepared to study and train for how long it takes..

Ux is user experience

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JC03745 · 22/01/2025 15:58

I'd try doing some voluntary work, as this would look better on a CV than doing nothing currently. I know a SAHM is full time, but shows work ethic, commitment etc.
Do you need something to work around school pick up, or are the kids teens/left home?

The NHS offer a vast range of apprenticeships. Many, aren't clinical facing and there are some very surprising roles you wouldn't think of.
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/study-and-training/nhs-apprenticeships

You sound like a people person based on your past roles. Just some random ideas- event management, something in film/theatres, tour guide?

NHS apprenticeships

Types of apprenticeships With more than 350 different NHS careers, there are hundreds of different jobs which can be done through an apprenticeship.

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/career-planning/study-and-training/nhs-apprenticeships

AnonAnonEmouse · 22/01/2025 16:00

I would definitely look at NHS apprenticeships - personally I'd love to do OT. Unfortunately family circumstances mean it's not possible.

what are your interests?

mumgodloveher · 22/01/2025 16:02

HR? CIPD qualification v helpful if you are happy to retrain

www.cipd.org/uk/learning/qualifications/find/

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