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where you can also study at your own pace to there is no time limits which I
thinks perfect for a busy mum like me who only finds the time to study once the
little ones have gone to bed or while they have their afternoon naps.
Once I've complete my course there is
also an exam to pass which you will then receive your certificate for once
passing you exam and the best art is if you do fail you can redo it till you do
finally pass.
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around the clock stopping us from following our dreams and gaining the
Knowledge to have that career in life we have always dreamt of since we was
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LOOKING FOR A COURSE WITH FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS AND A UNDERSTANDING BOSS TOP NEW CAREER WISH-LIST FOR 'BACK TO WORK' MUMS
New survey reveals that 73% of Mothers are
considering retraining for a new career that fits their lifestyle *83% want a
job that better fits their lives as parents.
A new survey has revealed that
‘back to work’ mothers in the UK are looking beyond salary and ‘benefits’ for
careers that better suit their busy lives as parents.
The research, commissioned by
award-winning online educational platform New Skills Academy, found that 93% of
mothers had returned to work, or were planning to. 75% have returned to the
same job or profession – but a whopping 82% are now considering changing their
careers and 73% are considering retraining.
A significant factor in the
decision to switch professions is childcare – and wanting to spend more time
with children. The survey showed that 45% want a job with more flexible hours
and 34% want a job with shorter working hours.
In addition:
· 93%
said flexible working hours were important or very important;
· 80%
said that the option to work part time is important or very important;
· 98%
said that an understanding boss who recognised the need to take time off for
school events, or poorly children is important or very important;
· 90%
said ability to work locally – or from home is important or very important.
Meanwhile, the New Skills Academy
research also looked at what mums would ideally like to retain to do. It found
that 16% of mothers would like to become a Teaching Assistant, followed closely
by Shop Owner at 15%. Midwife and Personal/Executive Assistant roles came next
at 10% and 6%, respectively.
It’s also clear that the UK has a
lot of budding Agatha Christies, with Crime Novel Writer an unexpected entry at
13%.
Other careers that interested mums
returning to work after having children included: -
· Children’s
Entertainer
· Medical
Secretary
· Marketing
Executive
· Make-up
Artist
· Landscape
Gardener
· Dog
Walker
Discussing the findings, Dan
Morgan, Co-Owner at New Skills Academy said:
“Returning back to work after having
children can often be a difficult time for a parent. It’s during this moment that
many feel it’s the right time to consider a new career – often one that offers
greater flexibility and more time with the little ones.”
