Laidback , Enthusiastic , Kind

Female , 27

I am 26 years old and left school not really knowing what i wanted to do! I just knew there was no way i was going to college as i was fed up of homework!! I managed to get a job as an administrator where i would work towards an apprenticeship in business administration. I thought this was ace as i got to work, get paid and still get training!
I finished my apprenticeship and moved up to level 3 i ended up getting pregnant but luckily my employer supported me and when i returned to work i got promoted as a manager and continued doing training in level 4, team leader and management training.
I am now the centre operations manager at a training centre i really enjoy it and have a good team of administrators that i work with.

I have my own house and my daughter is now 7. I also have another property which i rent out and hopefully this will gain enough equity to become my pension fund!

I also in my spare time make clothes and accessories and have been on evening courses at college.

Teenage pregnancy

I put this as its very common nowadays but i am proof that you can still continue with a career your experiences and still get on with a child on the way!

I was also single throughtout this but luckily my parents lived close by so was much help to me.

I had to put in the effort though but it paid off with time.

Training with NVQs

I got where i am through working and completing NVQs in my occupational area, i am so glad i never went to college as this is what i was being pushed into but i now earn 33k a year and i dont have an A Level just a few NVQ's!

I wanted to join horsesmouth an become a mentor because i feel there isnt enough help or guidance out there for people who are unsure of what to do and where they can go and if its the best route for them. I totally shout of the rooftops that NVQs can get you somewhere you dont need a degree its something i am actually now thinking about doing but you dont need it to get a good job. Now im older i think im ready to hit the books again s may give it a try. I like to set my self goals in life and think people should come to me with advice as im very positive about everything and always try to look at the good things!

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