I am an English graduate working as a p/t Library Assistant. Where do I go from here? Any job/career ideas?

Question

I live in Scotland and graduated with a degree in English in 1993, tried teachier training and didn't like it. I ended up in I.T. (local government) with a good job at £25k after doing an HNC in computing. I took 6 yrs off to have kids and lost my confidence. Took a job with the council as a library asst 18 months ago. I like it but I'd like to use my brain a bit more (and get more money). It still needs to be part-time (2-3 days per week). I can't really afford to retrain unless it's fairly cheap/flexible or I get a grant. Would I get a grant? My husband earns £70K so I'm not sure. I don't want to start my own business, husband tried that and we are so rubbish with money we got in trouble with tax. Any suggestions? Thanks for your help.

Answer 1

create a few useful lecture series on subjects of interest to your library users and give night classes there. You can charge for this, and it can be quite shorterm. Adult literacy classes where you use volunteers, but apply for a grant for your fees as organiser?

Answer 2

you could try going back to IT again, that usually pays well. Maybe you can do job share? That's when two people take a shift, ie. one works the first 4 hours and the other the other 4...or some such combination (you can switch every week or whatever, 2 day shifts or 3 days.) Make sense?

Do they have that where you are? If not, ask about it. Tell the employer no benefits paid since you're both PT so in the end they win.

Answer 3

Anywhere you want. Most large and small companies hire English major to write their brochures and other important information.

Where ever there is a need for a company to express itself correctly, there is a potential job opening for your.

The question you should be asking is, what would I like to be doing with my time, which would include time for my family, provide a good income and be challenging and fun with good hours.

If you research a good dictionary of occupational titles or occupations that are hot, you will find the answer. You will not find it by asking others because they do not have your need, training or expectations. Do not sell yourself short. Be creative and you will find the answer. somewhere out there an employer is desperately looking for you, trust me.

The She Beast
California

Answer 4

Freelance writing? Buy a writers marketplace (or borrow it from your library) and start smashing out some stories and articles. Treat it like a job and spend at least 8 hours a day writing and calling editors etc. You might not make much money but it'll keep your brain active.

Answer 5

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