Lost sense of direction/ identity:(

Glamazon

Artytarty wrote: »

Thanks for all your suggestions.
DH works full time..I dont enjoy travel (ok so that classes me as officially odd). I love art but it can be a solitary pursuit although i do have some friend in that area of my life.
We are planning a garden revamp That we will do together.but I need something that is all about me!So I can bore him with tales of my day for a change!
I have registered with do it .org Thanks for the link there Flutterby!
I dont really need to earn money but I guess it would be a bonus.I think I should do some volunteering first as my CV is 20 yrs out of date! Im just a bit afraid of the big void that is looming in my life

see up there ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
MIL hadn't had any work for 25 years - I taught her how to get around a PC and her courses did the rest. She's now earning £14K a year working in a DWP call centre.
We get bored stiff with her tales of the new systems she learnt but it's better than 'Have u taxed ur car yet?!' - he's 26!!!!

McKneff

Theres your first task then, do a CV;)

jack*tigger

McKneff wrote: »

Theres your first task then, do a CV;)

And don't forget all the jobs you've been doing over the last 20 years - Chef, Housekeeper, Financial Manager, Chauffeur, Childcare assistant, Nutritionist, PA, Counsellor, Gardner, ........

Artytarty

OHHHH Guys! I'm becoming more and more aware that what I'm afraid of is that my excuse for not having a paid job for all these has gone! And while I said I dont really need to work for the money, trips to London and so on would be seen as a bit of a self indulgent luxury.Id rather keep my £ to visit my fledglings.
Ive also got an eldely dog and 2 cats at home and Id hate to leave them alone all day.It just wouldnt be fair. Part time I could do though.
i registered for a few charity shop placements but the listings were way out of date so I dont know if the opportunites are still there. But at least I have done something about it.
I have become very controlling/interfering over the years. Im more of a Mumager at times! ( I laughed at the car tax line,)That coul have been me speaking!

border_collie

You are my twin :eek:


What about small steps, local college and short courses?

elisamoose

Artytarty wrote: »

OHHHH Guys! I'm becoming more and more aware that what I'm afraid of is that my excuse for not having a paid job for all these has gone! And while I said I dont really need to work for the money, trips to London and so on would be seen as a bit of a self indulgent luxury.Id rather keep my £ to visit my fledglings.
Ive also got an eldely dog and 2 cats at home and Id hate to leave them alone all day.It just wouldnt be fair. Part time I could do though.
i registered for a few charity shop placements but the listings were way out of date so I dont know if the opportunites are still there. But at least I have done something about it.
I have become very controlling/interfering over the years. Im more of a Mumager at times! ( I laughed at the car tax line,)That coul have been me speaking!

What you have been good at is running a home , kids etc -- why not try volunteering with Home-start? They put volunteers in to families with little ones who need a hand
http://www.home-start.org.uk

Glamazon

elisamoose wrote: »

What you have been good at is running a home , kids etc -- why not try volunteering with Home-start? They put volunteers in to families with little ones who need a hand
http://www.home-start.org.uk

or maybe a domestic help/carer for an elderly or disabled person - a few hours a day, cleaning, taking them shopping, etc.
Am sure Help the Aged or a similar charity would do this or even Meals on Wheels

MrsAnnie

Get an allotment? if you like gardening. Its a great way to meet new friends, socialise and plenty of fresh veggies!

fsdss

homestart are always crying out for volunteers.
dog walking / sitting business?, my neighbour does this and it pays more than her nursing salary!!

conradmum

Have you considered volunteering to help the elderly and/or housebound? I think there's a huge need for people to do the shopping, visit for a chat etc. Or visiting lonely hospital patients?