VA Course

Imagine having the freedom to design your own career, work with clients you love, and create a business that fits around your life, not the other way around. That is what our advanced VA and OBM courses make possible. Through live, mentor-led training, you will learn directly from Paula, whose depth of knowledge and extensive hands-on experience in business operations, virtual assistance, and online business management bring real-world clarity to every lesson. Paula’s guidance helps you build not just skills, but the confidence and strategy to run your business with professionalism and purpose. These courses go beyond theory to equip you with everything you need to achieve true independence, flexibility, and long-term success.

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Blue Light Leavers

Evening everyone, I just wanted to thank Andy Labrum, Ian Grant, Andy Whelan, Teri Kelsey and Alicia Herbert for the help they offered me following my post last week regarding being interviewed for a public service lecturer role. Following their guidance and that of the brilliant podcast #42 I was offered the job. It’s a small team and the college are looking to expand the course. I will be getting funded for my teacher training and they were really keen to use my police experience. The micro teach and interview with the head of department and the principal went well and got a really good feeling. The two others I am working with have already contacted me and I am meeting them next week. Thanks for all the help I really do appreciate it and I have passed on my thanks to those that helped me and given up their time.

Facebook Post (Certificate of Service)

And that’s a wrap!! Today was my last day, feeling emotional, reflecting on what has been life for longer than it hasn’t. This group and Andy Labrum has been amazing, reading everyone's stories and seeing the support that everyone offers is what being a part of the blue light family is all about. I will remain in this group as hopefully I will be able to support those thinking about other options. Stay safe and remember how amazing you all are!

Blue Light Leavers

I have delayed writing this post until today, as today I started my new job. I retired in Dec 2016 as a Detective with West Midlands Police and since Spring 2017 I have been working as a Seasonal Immigration Officer at Birmingham Airport. This work came to a halt in March 2020 due to the pandemic. I took the opportunity during lockdown to think about a change of employment. After reading this site I sought advice from Charlotte Eve of CK Futures Ltd and she compiled a CV for me. I did this as I wanted an independent professional to assess my skills and draft them in the correct way, as I have a tendency to undersell myself! Whilst searching for a role I wanted a specific type of employment and I am now working for the Disclosure and Barring Service. I would like to thank Andy for this site which has been very informative and for signposting me to Charlotte Eve CK Futures. Employment prospects are challenging and it’s worth investing in yourself to achieve what you want. Thanks again Andy and Charlotte.

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It works!! This morning I had confirmation of a job offer. I've secured myself a role with a major power company as an analyst. Although nervous as hell in the interview, I stuck to the script. So, despite being booted after a 23 year career, there is still life in the old dog! Just do not give up. Believe in yourself. Know your potential. Network. Reach out. Ask questions. Believe in the power of 42.

Anonymous member

Morning all. I just wanted to take the opportunity to thank Andy Labrum and this whole group for giving me the support to have the courage to start my journey in leaving the job I once loved. 19 years all on response and I’ve had enough. For the sake of my own health and my family, I’ve applied for a role in local government. Strange feeling to apply for something out of the job and even if I don’t get any further, it’s the first step to hopefully a new career and life. Good luck to you all who are in a similar position and I wish you all the very best in your endeavours

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First of all, thank you for setting up this group Andy Labrum as this is where I found my new job, which I'm starting shortly. I am really looking forward to the new challenge! Secondly, it’s my last week in the police, feels rather strange but I know it’s the right time for me to leave after around 12 years in different roles. Mixed feelings of excitement, nervousness and worry following this big decision. Thirdly, if anyone is seriously looking for a new job please attend the Blue Light Leavers Conference (I promise it's worth every penny) – it will give you a wealth of information and invaluable tips when looking for a new role.

Tim C

Realising from the many others involved in the academy & Blue Light Leavers contemplating or having done similar that there was ‘life outside the job’ was a massive confidence boost

Dan

Thanks for all the work you're doing with Blue Light Leavers. I listened to your CV podcast a couple of weeks ago and really took away a lot from that which allowed me to completely rewrite my CV. Today I handed in my resignation after 12 years' service. I leave to take up a team managers role for a new government project. I have been so inspired by the stories and comments from others and all the resources you have on offer. Thanks again!

Anonymous Group Member

Thank you to this group for giving me the confidence to apply for another job this week. I don’t know how it will go, but I'm putting myself out there in a way that I wouldn’t have had the guts to do without reading all the success stories here! 15 years in the cops, half as uniform and half as a DC. Mum of three and exhausted! I still love parts of the job and don’t want to leave, and if I'm not successful I'll stay without question, but this is a leap of faith and I wouldn't have done it without observing the friendliness and support here.. thanks guys!

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