Career Change - A Bit of Advice Please

Aces018

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Adrock-aka

Go for it! Think about when you're 60 and look back. You'll want to say to your kids or grand kids (or whoever) that you had the gumption to go after what you were passionate about without regrets. A few years now is nothing in the long run. Might be the best few years you could possibly invest in yourself this side of 30.

get a little experience. go to London for a while to work as a solicitor. will give you some out-of-Ireland experience to boost your confidence. start applying now for interviews whilst you're working in Ireland. prospects for teachers in this country are also crap - low salaries all the way.

Aces018

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Phantasos

Personally, I agree that it would be better to pursue law if you are genuinely still interested in the area. As was mentioned, some UK experience could be a great addition, and you're currently in an okay position boosting the CV. Apply everywhere you can (50 firms is nothing) and make sure your CV/Cover letter is top notch.

If you do decide to go down the Arts degree route, at the very least make sure your Arts subjects would be useful. You say 'do the dip' - does that mean you are interested in secondary school teaching? Business and Geography are, to put it mildly, suicide subjects. Teachers with Business are ten-a-penny. You'll want Irish or Maths to give yourself a chance at finding work.

Besides that, teaching is a tough gig to break into. You'd likely be in the same predicament in a few years time - picking up a few hours here and there, no strong job prospects, etc. Only go down this road if it's a burning desire. If you still like law, you can achieve a lot in 3/4 years of work experience instead of pursuing another degree.

Good luck whatever you decide.

StillWaters

As has been said, teaching is a tough gig to get into. Probably harder than law. It's also unlikely you will get a grant as you already have a degree. I'd look at gaining experience overseas tbh.

Countdown86

Hi there, I have just noticed this thread-i am wondering if the O.P has any updates? In a very similar situation myself: I'm 27, I have a law degreee and a masters in library & information studies, cannot find work connected to EITHER degree. I am working full-time in admin.

I have a 1 year old daughter and having her has made me really think about teaching as a career-I would love to do it via Hibernia this September (2 year dip)but its really expensive and I am wondering is it worth it?

The birth rate has risen steeply in recent years-surely the job landscape has now improved????

Eoin

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