It was probably around this time last year that I seriously began having problems at work to the extent I was having time off sick. I wasn't coping very well at all especially as there was no 'relief' from worries as home life was just as bad.
I was pondering earlier about how the last 12 months have gone and whether I've actually progressed/grown as a person and I'm sort of feeling like I've taken a few steps backwards!
Ok, so I have a job and I chose one with less responsibilities due to my knock of confidence but I feel less confident now than I did 2 years ago, I feel that with every day that passes my confidence is just dwindling away.
Ok, I have a roof over my head but living with my parents is not my ideal situation to be in but I'm pretty much stuck! Until I can do something about my confidence I can't get a better job to earn better money to be able to support myself, and until I can get a better job my confidence is not going to increase! Viscious circle.
I've been thinking more and more recently about a complete change of career but what on earth could I do with no qualifications in any other field apart from care???
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my mums in a similar situation bout the career, (obviously a fair bit older though) after working as a nurse and now carer for so long.
Thing is the qualities and skills you have are very transferable to other sectors. You must be patient and sensitive if you can deal with care work, plus you you can talk to people. You are probably very approachable and friendly, even if you don't feel it.
Lots of offices and call centres would love to take on a reliable staff member who is keen to learn new skills and flexible with hours. Also, you have years of experience as a customer, so you understand good & bad service. I'm sure you could easily break into customer services, if you could bear be to seated all day. And I'm damn sure it pays better than care work.
Good luck hon
ps, what about writing to the local banks/building societies and seeing what they have available. I'm sure you know how to count past 10, be polite and speak to people.
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