Feeling Low Please Help

jobbingmusician

Do have a look at the OU and other distance learning providers though, and think about whether you would be happy to do the qualification (paid for by your employer) if you didn't have the travel requirements and could do it from home. Good luck with whatever you decide, and let us know - we are all rooting for you!

makeyourdaddyproud

pinkbubley wrote: »

I guess its a possibility i suppose deep down i just dont want to - me thinks i need to start looking elsewhere..quickly...

Grovelling through a course imposed due to your employer's administrative folly would only serve to waste your time and deprive you of the family enlightenment you hold in high regard.

The best action you could take would be to restart your job search.

SomethingGood

I agree with the advice to talk it through with your employer. You know deep down that a long commitment to education isn't for you at this stage in your life, so explain that to the employer and ask for some time to look elsewhere. If they're even half decent they should try and help you out in that way, given that it's their mistake. But if they were going to pay for the course then let them know you're grateful for that too.

anamenottaken

pinkbubley wrote: »

I suppose deep down it probably is a useful qualification but i think mentally i need to be 'in the zone' to do it. As i said it will take around 2-3 years to complete and i have to sign to say that i wont leave the company. My head keeps saying: what if you fail, you already hate the company, you are tied for 3 years... Plus i will lose my home/family time.. sorry to seem like a moaner, i understand many people would love the chance but i think you have to want something rather than being forced. The job wasn't as expected and it wasn't my fault they hired me.

If the qualification is appropriate and you are being given the chance to keep the job and gain the qualification (with their paying the tuition fees?), then I would take the opportunity. Presumably the job is a better one than the one you left and this should all be for the good of your longer-term career.

Bonded labour/slavery is illegal here as far as I know. Do not feel that you are really tied in for three years. If you really need to move on before that time, there will be consequences but they will be spelled out in the agreement which you will no doubt be asked to sign. It may entail repaying all tuition fees and even some of their other costs if they provide supervision or paid study leave but you would nevertheless be able to get out if you had to. I also expect that you won't have to actually start the training until around October, so you have time to get used to the idea and plan your life around your learning.

theoretica

As you have the experience how much effort will you really need to put in to get the qualification? Could you have a talk with the college about a way to get the qualification without wasting your time?