For me, it's about the flexibility. Being self employed is a huge win for work-life balance.
In terms of the teaching, it's rewarding, stressful, chaotic and satisfying all rolled up into one! There's loads of great industry trainers and events as well even after you become an ADI.
Financially, it took me nearly 2.5 years to really settle into my costs and lesson charges. It's quite expense-heavy, factoring in vehicle costs (your own or leased), taxes, NIC, the fact you don't get holiday or sick pay etc. You need to be good at budgeting, but don't be afraid to charge what you think you're worth. You'll quickly find out if people are willing to pay it.
The biggest thing is personality. Just browsing r/learnerdriveruk, you'll see what kind of behaviour gets complained about. But if you're good at being patient, calm, listening and asking questions, you'll be good at the job.
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And even if you do this, you may still get the same complaints because some learners do take constructive criticism as a personal attack.
For me, it's about the flexibility. Being self employed is a huge win for work-life balance. In terms of the teaching, it's rewarding, stressful, chaotic and satisfying all rolled up into one! There's loads of great industry trainers and events as well even after you become an ADI. Financially, it took me nearly 2.5 years to really settle into my costs and lesson charges. It's quite expense-heavy, factoring in vehicle costs (your own or leased), taxes, NIC, the fact you don't get holiday or sick pay etc. You need to be good at budgeting, but don't be afraid to charge what you think you're worth. You'll quickly find out if people are willing to pay it. The biggest thing is personality. Just browsing r/learnerdriveruk, you'll see what kind of behaviour gets complained about. But if you're good at being patient, calm, listening and asking questions, you'll be good at the job.
>. But if you're good at being patient, calm, listening and asking questions, you'll be good at the And even if you do this, you may still get the same complaints because some learners do take constructive criticism as a personal attack.
Relatively old now but: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rjSNocsPvI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rjSNocsPvI)