Ella talks to me about her interesting journey to retraining as a will writer and how this has changed her work life balance for the better. She explains the ins and outs of studying and choosing her hours to spend more time with her children. 

In this interview, Ella talks about the challenge of leaving teaching and we explore how easy it can be to look back with rose-tinted glasses! 

In this episode we also explore:

• Balancing leadership and family (2:00)
• Coming to will writing and retraining (4:05)
• Ella's day-to-day and how she gets work (6:30)
• Working flexibly around family (8:47)
• Missing the classroom (10:45)
• Using her transferable skills to train others (13:20)
• The challenges of leaving (15:25)
• Advice for anyone interested in doing the same! (20:10)

Links and Resources
https://thewillguys.co.uk/
https://www.willwriters.com/
https://www.ipw.org.uk/

If you're looking for step-by-step support to find and secure a new job or start your own business, check out the Adventures After Teaching Academy which will help you successfully leave the classroom! 

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