I do really miss the fantastic, sup-
portive community of staff in the
school that I worked in, and one
of the potential downsides of fran-
chising is that it can seem very
lonely. However, I have a great
virtual support network of col-
leagues who are there whether
you’ve had a bad day or can’t fig-
ure out the tune to a nursery
rhyme. Additionally, there are lots
of small business owners locally
who have a great wealth of local
knowledge - and it’s great to be
able to have a coffee in person if
you need support from someone
who understands the struggles!
Going out on your own does have
its highs and lows. Marketing has
always been a weak point for me,
as I find it very difficult to “sell”
myself; and keeping spirits high
when things don’t go to plan is a
challenge. Completing my first
ever tax return on month four of
operating is definitely up there
with one of the tougher days! The
highs really are worth it though –
positive reviews from families who
enjoy class, getting to spend far
more time with my son, no more
Sunday night marking stresses!
I’ve discovered a real passion for
British Sign Language (BSL) and
I’m relishing the challenge of
gaining further qualifications.
Most of all, I’m very grateful that I
get to do a job that I truly enjoy.
“Find a job that you love and
you’ll never work a day in your
life.”
Tiny Talk Enfield