Why is finding work so difficult with kids?

Data migration is a good avenue to look down.

You’re not the most unemployable person they know, because you want to put the effort in and work hard. You want a job and you’ve made the effort to get multiple qualifications. I would question how supportive people who say that sort of thing to you are, because it’s bound to knock your confidence which has already been knocked. Working from home might be the ideal but you might find it easier to look for in person roles, get back into work and then when you’re more settled look for work from home opportunities in a similar sector. Have you thought about childcare but not in a private nursery? Like maybe there’s an option to do childminding in your home, or to work for/with a local one who’s got lots of demand or wants to expand? Or go back to childcare for a while as the kids are small and money is a concern and maybe give yourself a target like “when partner is settled in new job I’ll focus on looking for my next opportunity”.

I’m a carer, work on a zero hour contract, they provide all training and care certificate you need, having done a social care course it could be a huge advantage, but I literally tell them the hours I can work weekly and they fit in as much work as they can! And as for being “the most unemployable person” don’t listen, you’re trying and willing to do the work, that’s a lot more than some people already!! Hope you find what you’re looking for🥰x

I feel quite similar with you as I have 2 little ones boy & girl, the eldest is already in nursery 3 days a week now (use to be 2) she got the 30 hour from the funding.
I was looking for work myself but timing and all. And also worked in childcare for 8years and it is the only thing I have done.
I say, if it is only that, better to do just part time and maybe chose shift work so your getting paid and working flexible hours you can work for.
It’s really hard finding work but just keep trying.
😊 xo