Should I train to be a driving instructor ?

[Captainfred]

I have been in my current job role (an inbound call centre) for just over 3 years. I was actively looking for a new job role pre covid 19 but put it on hold due to my current company being very good to me and working from home full time which I love. The reality is my current job is dead end and there is nowhere for me to go. It is also quite lowly paid at £21255 a year.

I am now 30 and my circumstances have changed since I started in the role. I now have a mortgage and we have plans to have kids shortly and my current role just does not fit the bill at all.

I have been doing a bit of research and was considering training to become a driving instructor. I enjoy driving and many people have commented that I would be a instructor. I am a peoples person and would like to help people achieve that lifetime skill. I like the sound of the flexibility and working for a franchise initially.

Has anyone else made the move ? Also what are the downsides to it ?

[Captainfred]

audikentman said:

Ever thought about becoming a train driver?

I would love to be a train driver but the opportunities are not there. Too many people go for the roles and it’s a long process to go through and then find out you’re successful. I’d like to drive the coal trains or even the passenger trains would be good for me.

I might contact my local rail company and ask for some pointers. You never know i may catch their attention.