I have been out of work for three years and before that I worked in a food shop. I really want to get back to work into something new, but don't know how I'm going to work and learn something new without getting a wage that will pay childcare and bills. My partner works full time and I'm a stay-at-home mum. What advice do you have for me and what would I have to pay if I had to go to college? I have two boys aged three and nearly one. I feel I would (just about) cope putting them into full-time nursery to benefit our family as a whole.
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Thinking of changing careers but need to retrain? Dave Snow, Academic Director at Home Learning College, gives some tips.
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There are many reasons people want to retrain, but, before you take the plunge, you need to think through some key issues. Workingmums has some tips.
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Many women think about a career change after they have had children. Often their values change or they feel that their old job just does not fit in with the demands of their new life. But what should you consider if you are thinking of retraining? Workingmums.co.uk spoke to careers expert Linda Whittern to get some advice.
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Want to boost your promotion prospects or simply to get more out of your job? One way to do so is by getting some extra qualifications. But how do you do that and balance work and family life? Deborah Persaud has done an MBA while juggling a busy job and being a single parent. She tells Workingmums.co.uk how she did it.
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