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I want to do something completely different work wise and was thinking of doing a beauty therapy course.

Q. Hi Caragh,

A Happy New Year to you.

I am a young 43 old lady that is really stuck in a rut at the moment. I worked for most of my life in an office environment and when I was in my mid 30’s changed over to a career in Sales which I really did enjoy for the past 10 years.

However, due to the downturn in the economy and wanting to take the pressure off myself I decided to go back into an office role (Purchasing Manager) at the moment but I just feel it’s not what I want.

I have always had a huge interest in health matters, particurlay beauty therapy. I want to do something completely different work wise and was thinking of doing a beauty therapy course.

I can only see myself sticking this new job for another year (if that) as I don’t enjoy going to work at the moment.

Can you recommend a course that I could take that will give the proper qualiifcations to pursue a role in beauty theraphy?

Beacuse of my long hours in my new job I was looking to do a course near where I live or where I have not too far to travel to after work.

Can you recommend any college of courses that I could take up AS SOON AS POSSIBLE with certifcates at the end of it. I know 43 may seem old to taking up this type of course but I belive age is just a number.

I hope you can help me.

Many thanks.

Kind Regards

Caroline

A. Hi Caroline, Happy new year to you too.

You have chosen a good time to look at evening classes as enrolments will be taking place over the next few weeks, Several colleges are offering a variety of courses - for example there are introduction courses in Beauty Care (not certified but a good taster) in Old Bawn (01 4520566) for 8 weeks from the end of this month, similar courses to this one take place in a lot of the VECs - check your most local one.

Crumlin College are offering Waxing or Gel Nails (both certified) or a diploma in anatomy and physiology or a course in Indian head massage for 10 weeks starting this month www.crumlincollege.ie

I understand that the Bronyn Conroy Beauty School is offering a part time beautician diploma course on Saturdays, it is a CIBTAC diploma and runs until Sept starting on the 24th of this month http://www.bronwynconroy.com/index.htm

(CIBTAC course on Saturdays from Jan- Sept €2,750).

You may also find it helpful to search for courses on www.nightcourses.com

Good luck- GO FOR IT!

Caragh

If you have a career or work-related question for our Career Surgeon, you can email Caragh at editorial@loadzajobs.ie