From what to what if you don't mind me asking. I'm unemployed and really scared that I won't find a job. I have a degree in English and have also completed my teacher training.
I left school at 16 and had office work
When my youngest started school I got a job with Special needs children and been there for many years and I love it
I think world of my colleques and the children
It is something I am seriously considering.
I am 42 , have been in travel since I was 24 but just don't enjoy my job, or commuting nearly 4 hours a day anymore.
So am looking to change - but not sure to what !
OP - It can be daunting - the big unknown - but just try not to get disheartened gonig for interviews etc - it is all good practice for when the job you want comes up.
Not a career change as such but last year I quit my full time job and went back into education. It was definitely daunting but I had some security in that I remained working part time for my employer and have also got a second job.
Of course, several times! Now I'm the happiest I've ever been, working for myself. Like 80sfan said, life's too short to be miserable at work. Have you thought of keeping the career, if that's really what you want to do, and changing where you live? There might be places in the world where they're desperate for English teachers. Just a thought.
I have, too - went from working in shops to working in offices.
But with a degree in English plus teacher training, I would have thought you wouldn't be unemployed for long. A teacher I know says that English and Maths teachers are almost revered in schools, compared to non-core subject teachers. Best of luck, anyway.
From what to what if you don't mind me asking. I'm unemployed and really scared that I won't find a job. I have a degree in English and have also completed my teacher training.
I have had lots of jobs over the years and changed career several times. Never ever turn down training, so many people are lazy and don't seek out learning new skills, a degree is one thing but more vocational based skills are often more valuable to employers as it saves them having to pay to train you.
Also, if your CV shows regular updates in new skills it shows you are willing to work often in your own time to get those additional qualifications.
I've never been unemployed not even for a day and I've honestly never taken a single day off sick in over 30 years of work.
I'd imagine in places like Saudi Arabia and Dubai or perhaps Tokyo are the few places I know are crying out for English teachers.
I currently work in the financial sector and have just recently started dabbling in graphic design i.e. Photoshop in my spare time. (courses via Udemy) Hoping to go into Web Development at some point.
I'd imagine in places like Saudi Arabia and Dubai or perhaps Tokyo are the few places I know are crying out for English teachers.
The Middle East and Asia are good places for finding private international schools that will hire UK trained teachers. The conditions are excellent, as are the benefits, and the salary is much higher and tax-free in places like Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Even private schools for expats in the main European business cities like Brussels and Geneva can prove more beneficial that staying in the UK state mainstream system.
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I'd imagine in places like Saudi Arabia and Dubai or perhaps Tokyo are the few places I know are crying out for English teachers.
I currently work in the financial sector and have just recently started dabbling in graphic design i.e. Photoshop in my spare time. (courses via Udemy) Hoping to go into Web Development at some point.
That's interesting.
I'm absolutely bored to tears in my current job, but that boredom is pushing me into something a lot more interesting like Web Development.
Learning HTML & CSS etc has woken me up & I actually enjoy it!
I would love to change my career but I do feel stuck. I left school half way through my A levels and took any old job. I ended up as an office junior and worked my way up to being a PA. I am now senior admin for a Financial Adviser firm. But I am soooooo bored with it.
My problem is, I get paid quite well and as the main breadwinner I can't afford a drop in pay. I don't have any experience of doing anything but admin, and im good at admin ... but after 22yrs I am really peed off with it.
I have been looking around at a new job for years now and either the pay is low or less than im on now or im under qualified. I feel very stuck.
Dont you want to do teaching? There was an article the other day saying there are teacher shortages for the first time in 4 years.
And yet Im sure it was in this forum recently someone said to me that qualified teachers cant get jobs, Im very surprised at that.
I trained in a subject that had a shortage of teachers. However, found it extremely hard to find a job in that subject (so have decided to teach another subject I have a degree in). Its weird that you get paid a big bursary to do a pgce in a shortage subject and then there are no jobs....I would like to teach...I do enjoy it...but wouldn't mind falling into something else....
It is something I am seriously considering.
I am 42 , have been in travel since I was 24 but just don't enjoy my job, or commuting nearly 4 hours a day anymore.
So am looking to change - but not sure to what !
OP - It can be daunting - the big unknown - but just try not to get disheartened gonig for interviews etc - it is all good practice for when the job you want comes up.
Thank You its just a bit scary not knowing what I want to do or where I'm going to be...I don't know what I want to do either.
Not a career change as such but last year I quit my full time job and went back into education. It was definitely daunting but I had some security in that I remained working part time for my employer and have also got a second job.
What do you do and what do you study? what age range are you in?
Of course, several times! Now I'm the happiest I've ever been, working for myself. Like 80sfan said, life's too short to be miserable at work. Have you thought of keeping the career, if that's really what you want to do, and changing where you live? There might be places in the world where they're desperate for English teachers. Just a thought.
I have a young sibling who I love alot so thats why I want to stay in England. What do you do if you don't mind me asking?
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Yeah the pays crap but I'm a lot happier. Less shit to deal with, nicer people (mostly), and loads more.
How many hours is it? Thanks for replying. Do you plan to go elsewhere later on?
When my youngest started school I got a job with Special needs children and been there for many years and I love it
I think world of my colleques and the children
I am 42 , have been in travel since I was 24 but just don't enjoy my job, or commuting nearly 4 hours a day anymore.
So am looking to change - but not sure to what !
OP - It can be daunting - the big unknown - but just try not to get disheartened gonig for interviews etc - it is all good practice for when the job you want comes up.
Nice one. I can totally understand you. Life's too short to be miserable at work.
Though I am hoping to semi retire next year (fingers crossed)
But with a degree in English plus teacher training, I would have thought you wouldn't be unemployed for long. A teacher I know says that English and Maths teachers are almost revered in schools, compared to non-core subject teachers. Best of luck, anyway.
I have had lots of jobs over the years and changed career several times. Never ever turn down training, so many people are lazy and don't seek out learning new skills, a degree is one thing but more vocational based skills are often more valuable to employers as it saves them having to pay to train you.
Also, if your CV shows regular updates in new skills it shows you are willing to work often in your own time to get those additional qualifications.
I've never been unemployed not even for a day and I've honestly never taken a single day off sick in over 30 years of work.
Much longer hours, less pay and perks but 4 years qualified and i don't regret it yet.
I currently work in the financial sector and have just recently started dabbling in graphic design i.e. Photoshop in my spare time. (courses via Udemy) Hoping to go into Web Development at some point.
The Middle East and Asia are good places for finding private international schools that will hire UK trained teachers. The conditions are excellent, as are the benefits, and the salary is much higher and tax-free in places like Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Even private schools for expats in the main European business cities like Brussels and Geneva can prove more beneficial that staying in the UK state mainstream system.
at 14 butcher boy
at 16 pork butcher
at 19 plasterer
at 21 army officer
at 26 bank clerk /manager
at 37 antique repairer
at 38 security guard
at 40 bus driver
at 42 buggered off to france and have not worked for the last 18 years
now aged 61 in my 3rd French house
That's interesting.
I'm absolutely bored to tears in my current job, but that boredom is pushing me into something a lot more interesting like Web Development.
Learning HTML & CSS etc has woken me up & I actually enjoy it!
I would love to change my career but I do feel stuck. I left school half way through my A levels and took any old job. I ended up as an office junior and worked my way up to being a PA. I am now senior admin for a Financial Adviser firm. But I am soooooo bored with it.
My problem is, I get paid quite well and as the main breadwinner I can't afford a drop in pay. I don't have any experience of doing anything but admin, and im good at admin ... but after 22yrs I am really peed off with it.
I have been looking around at a new job for years now and either the pay is low or less than im on now or im under qualified. I feel very stuck.
And yet Im sure it was in this forum recently someone said to me that qualified teachers cant get jobs, Im very surprised at that.
I trained in a subject that had a shortage of teachers. However, found it extremely hard to find a job in that subject (so have decided to teach another subject I have a degree in). Its weird that you get paid a big bursary to do a pgce in a shortage subject and then there are no jobs....I would like to teach...I do enjoy it...but wouldn't mind falling into something else....
Thank You its just a bit scary not knowing what I want to do or where I'm going to be...I don't know what I want to do either.
I feel like time is passing by very quickly.....
What do you do and what do you study? what age range are you in?
I have a young sibling who I love alot so thats why I want to stay in England. What do you do if you don't mind me asking?
Whats your career story?