Though I was fortunate enough to go to grammar school, I had to leave after taking my GCEs as my mother was single and couldn't afford to let me stay on. At 16 I got a job in local government and trained as a shorthand typist. A few years later I transferred to the legal section and ended up doing legal work - I loved it; I was encouraged to train as a Legal Executive or Solicitor (all paid for via the Council) but never had the confidence to do it. I so wish I had.
Good Morning Good Friday 29th March 2024