IS the nest looking a bit empty these days?

Mums and dads who have been used to staying at home looking after the children might find themselves with time on their hands as their offspring head off to school, college or university.

What better time to look for a new job?

And where better to look that the County Gazette's Jobs Market section?

Office-based companies in particular are keen to take on staff and as well as providing a return to work administration jobs in a busy environment can be a great way of meeting new people and building up your social life.

Looking after youngsters can be perfect preparation for work in an office, as anyone who enjoyed BBC2's The Office will testify.

Depending on the job they can be fast-moving places full of vibrant, larger-than-life characters, some of whom seem forever young in their outlook and approach to work, while others can provide a welcome, peaceful quiet hive of activity.

If you've had the patience to bring up children, dealing with customers and colleagues should be a doddle.

Thankfully, the david Brents of this world are few and far between though some bosses come close and there's bound to be an office to suit you somewhere.