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Starting a new career in HR

Stuart

Hi All,

My name is Stuart, I'm 27 and from the Lake District, I just wanted to come on here and introduce myself as I think I'm going to be spending a lot of time on these boards in the coming months.  

For the last 10 years I have worked within the Police Service where I have spent the last 8 as a PC, over the last few months I have developed a real interest in both HR and L&D with a particular interest in the field of employee welfare at work.  I've been doing my research and am now fairly sure I am going to be starting a CIPD Level 3 Diploma in the coming weeks through ICS, I'd be really interested to hear how others have managed with distance learning particularly those who have worked shifts whilst doing it, I have to admit I am quite apprehensive about juggling a full time job, childcare and "adulting" in general whilst studying.

Looking forward to this new adventure and getting to know some of you.

Best wishes.

Stuart

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  • Hi Stuart

    I don't really recommend distance learning, unless you got absolutely no choice. Nothing will replace a face to face with tutor who will explain something you don't understand. I studied certificate lvl 3 with one day a week meeting with tutor and working part time on top of that. There is quite a bit of study involved so for someone who got a 'life' in a wide meaning, it could be difficult but not impossible. I was dedicated and passionate so I didn't really had that much problems. I am not sure if this is the answer you looking for, but I'm happy to help.
  • in reply to Marcin
    Hi Marcin,

    Thanks for your reply, I was apprehensive about going down the distance learning route pretty much for the reasons you have outlined, unfortunately the nature of my current job and location of where we live means that studying face to face isn’t an option sadly.

    I have recently switched to a new three week rota (starting last week) where at the end of my second week I have a 5 day rest day period during which time I am hopefully I can dedicate a significant amount of time to my studies as well as the occasional evening and mid week rest day. So I am optimistic that I will be able to make it work somehow, Thank you again for your reply I appreciate getting other people’s views on the situation.
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  • in reply to Marcin
    Hi Marcin,

    Thanks for your reply, I was apprehensive about going down the distance learning route pretty much for the reasons you have outlined, unfortunately the nature of my current job and location of where we live means that studying face to face isn’t an option sadly.

    I have recently switched to a new three week rota (starting last week) where at the end of my second week I have a 5 day rest day period during which time I am hopefully I can dedicate a significant amount of time to my studies as well as the occasional evening and mid week rest day. So I am optimistic that I will be able to make it work somehow, Thank you again for your reply I appreciate getting other people’s views on the situation.
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