I want to change careers-but how?

[poshsinglemum]

Hi everyoone.
I was training to be a secondary English teacher when I became pregnant. I wasn't particularly enjoying the teacher training although I had a lot of enjoyable experiences as a TEFL teacher both in England and abroad. I just find teaching teengagers in English comps soooo demanding and stressful. I allso had some bad experiences to do with harrassment by students when I wasd pregnant.
I have loved being a SAHM and having a baby has made me examine what I want to do with my life. I didn't even know what a health visitor was until I had dd but this baby milarky has made me think that mabe it would be a lovely career option. I just love babies etc. Is it my hormones playing up? I would have to retrain as a nurse which I understand is really hardcore. I am 30 and it has taken me ages to train as a teacher so I should press ahead really but the thought of returning to teach fills me with dread whereas the thought of becoming a hv really appeals. If only i could have my time again.

it's not too late... do some research into courses and requirements and if it still appeals apply and see what happens. From what I've heard, teaching requires real dedication and if your heart is not in it then don't put yourself through that.

I think having a baby makes you reassess pretty much every part of your life.

I trained as a teacher years ago and then through circumstances ended up working in a totally different field. I've now got two small children and am planning another career change. Having been out of teaching for quite a few years I can honestly say that I would never go back. It just wasn't right for me.

If teaching doesn't feel right to you then do some research into courses locally that you could do to change career.

Hopefully someone who has actually done it will be along soon to offer solid advice!

I am about to quit my teaching career of 14 years this summer not sure what I'm going to do instead though...

30 isn't too late if you can afford it. I know many people who trained as nurses in their 40's. I had similar experience - wanted to retrain as a MW after DD was born, didn't do it though because couldn't afford pay drop.