I've met quite a few people who didn't really start on a career in the world of work until they were in their mid-20s. They had fun in their teens; didn't do much at school; had a family early on; and started working when their children started school. Now, they are great employees, or qualified professionals, or running their own small businesses - fantastic.
Sage qualified bookkeeper
"I took a part-time job as a receptionist and when the bookkeeper was about to go on holiday the MD asked me if I could maintain the ledger while they were away. The bookkeeper was very kind and showed me what to do, and actually I found it quite easy.
Up to that point I had no idea that I would be capable of doing the books. The company encouraged me and gave me some training, and I am now working in the accounts department in quite a well-paid job."
Start-up home-based business
"After my kids went to school, as I had no qualifications to speak of and was interested in cooking, I decided to train as a chef. This was good for me as not only did they teach me to cook, they also taught me how to plan a menu, and how to plan and carry out the work in the kitchen to produce good quality food, on time.
My mum loves my food, and is always telling me how capable I am. It was her faith in me that encouraged me to start up on my own, and after working for a while in a job that didn't really fire me up, I decided to start up my own business, working from home. My business is growing and I really happy to have taken the plunge."
It is never too late
These are great examples of people who made a second start in their mid-20s. You have to admire them for realising that they could make a success of their working lives even though they had virtually nothing to show from school. All it needed was for someone to give them a chance and the encouragement to just go for it.
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