Creative Job?

#1 zebidee75

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Posted 18 February 2013 - 06:14 PM

I'm not entirely sure that this is where I should be posting this, but I couldn't find anywhere else, so apologies if I've got it wrong!

I am a stay-at-home mum to a 3yr old son. He has another year and a half before he goes to school (we live in the UK) and I'm beginning to think about the possibility of going back to work, however I don't actually have a 'job' to go back to. Before my son was born I was a primary school teacher, however I'm not keen on going back to that because of the hours it involves. I also tried to start up my own business making handmade wedding stationery. It was just about getting off the ground but then my son was born and I just didn't have the time any more. Although I loved the creative aspect of it, I did realise that I wasn't really a 'business' person and that marketing and advertising were definitely not my strong points! I would like to 'go back to work' once my son starts school, and I would like whatever job I get to be something that I really enjoy and find fulfilling. I love all things creative (scrapping, cardmaking, sewing, cake decorating etc.) and so would be interested in finding some sort of 'creative' job. Unfortunately I have no idea of the possibilities that might exist and very little idea of how to find them!

So, if that makes sense, does anyone have any suggestions?........

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Posted 18 February 2013 - 06:19 PM

I don't have any suggestions, but I wanted to say Good Luck! It's not easy to reenter the workforce. I keep thinking about when I go back...and my youngest is in 3rd grade!

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#3 JenniferZ

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Posted 18 February 2013 - 07:13 PM

Well, you might consider opening a shop on etsy. It's a site that specializes in handmade crafts, especially things like clothing (knitted, sewn, upcycled/recycled) and jewelry.

If you have any gaps in your skills, you might use this time before your son starts school to fill in those gaps with classes, reading up on trade books/magazines, lots of practice, or whatever.

Good luck in your endeavor!

Edited to add:
Also, you might check at your local bakeries, arts/craft stores, fabric shops to see if they have any openings that would be flexible enough for you, or if they offer apprentice programs or other classes where you could build and show your skill, as well as network with people who might be able to connect you to employers or clients.