jayney45
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Reged: 21/10/2009
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does anyone have any ideas how to make changes in their lives. im mid 40s and want a career change. im thinking im too old now, who would employ a 40 something mum who hasnt worked for 20 years. i would truly love to start a job but lack of confidence and experience hold me back. iv not been interviewed for years. any suggestions ladies? oh by the way i did do hairdressing but thats not for me know.
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ROW
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Reged: 16/10/2009
Posts: 179
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Hello jayney45, what about going to your local job centre? They would have all sorts of information that would be useful to you and it would be a good place to start. I think they also give advice on preparing a CV and can help with interview techniques.They will know what jobs are available locally too. After that,you could sign on at an emplyment agency, but leave that until you have more of an idea of what you would like to do and have your CV prepared, as they can be a bit pushy in trying to fit you in with what they have on their books. No one is ever too old for a change of direction, there are all sorts of companies out there looking for all sorts of people.Good luck to you.Row
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chilla
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Reged: 05/09/2008
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Loc: runcorn
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Hi jayne
I have mentioned this previously in the forum, but new people  come along, so it's worth repeating.
I went to see a careers coach about 18 months ago and I thought she was well worth the money, gave me a bit of a confidence boost and helped me see the wood for the trees.
Please PM if you want me to pass on her details
Chilla x
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ChrissiFi
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Reged: 28/06/2006
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Loc: Somerset
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Have you thought about volunteering? It would be a way to get used to a work environment (it's not all serving in charity shops), give you something to add to your cv and maybe help you to decide what direction to go in.
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Optimistic
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Reged: 14/12/2008
Posts: 88
Loc: SW
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What about retraining and going to college on a part-time course? Especially now the job market is quiet.
This would up-date your skills, giving you more confidence, would involve meeting new people - a great boost.
You're not the same you were 20 years ago - you've improved with age; you now have nurturing and coping skills, can multi-task like a pro and are wiser and calmer - yes?
What you should be asking yourself is, with a little tweak to your skills, who wouldn't want to employ you?
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Mochashosh
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Reged: 16/02/2009
Posts: 276
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Hello and welcome Janey
You are never too old to do something new; my mum started her business in her 50s and is now an international success.
I've been in education (museum and supplementary) most of my life, but can't see myself going any further with it, so now, in my mid 30s, I am retraining as a nutritional therapist.
Why not get some coaching or have a think with friends about what you really want to do (if you don't know, think about what you want from a job, and what sort of work would enable you to have it), then make a plan for how you are going to achieve your goal.
I must tell you that I am in a foundation year at the moment to improve my science, and some of the people there are older than either of us; we have our fair share of grandparents in the group, and I'm sure they will make very wise therapists.
Let us know how you get on.
Take care
Mochashosh
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Foxie
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Reged: 09/08/2007
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I would also say consider volunteering, it's a good way to try things out, get some experience and also have someone who can stand as referee for you.
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carsma
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Reged: 13/02/2009
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Loc: Berks
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I was working for oh's business and still do, but I wanted to get out myself, so I started volunteering in Oxfam and loved it. It really gave me the confidence to look for a job and I took my time until something caught my eye and I applied and got it. It was 3 days a week and I kept the volunteering up the other 2 days and still do.
Carsma x
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Bev1961
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Reged: 13/10/2009
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Hi there it is never too late to start anything. There is a big world of opportunities out there waiting for you. I don't believe you when you say you haven't worked for 20 years.
You have probably been juggling a few different jobs, budgeting, carer, nursemaid, chef, time management, lover, party organiser to name just a few.
As parent's we have many jobs that are just as important as when you are paid for it. What you need to do is think about what you enjoy doing then as someone earlier said speak to an advisor to find out how to get paid for doing it.
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