It’s been a very long time since my last post, so I thought I would add a quick update. Most of my training work comes from one training company, with a second supplying occasional days. The main company has been inundated with work, as two very large organisations simultaneously decided to upgrade all their computers to Windows 10 and Office 2016/365. Originally, the planned roll-outs were months apart, but one organisation experienced delays and problems with supply of the necessary hardware, so in the end these two major projects coincided.
As well as these two projects, my training company also had to consider their other customers who still needed training. All available trainers were “called up” to assist. Many of these already work full-time, so although they could be moved around between jobs, they couldn’t actually take on more days. As a part-timer, I saw my one or two days a week jump to three and four, and only just missed my first five-day week in years when a client cancelled. (I do try and keep at least one day free, preferably midweek, to visit my aging father, and I have a dog to consider as well.) I have worked on both roll-outs and for a variety of end clients, training Office and Excel at all levels.
The last couple of months have really given me a boost and I hope to keep a steady two or three days a week of organisational training, with the remaining time reserved for my own clients and projects – and of course dear old Dad!
