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A mum has made a big career change after being out of work for a decade. Leigh Santamaria from Longfield, Dartford left her job in the legal field 10 years ago to become a full-time carer, but now she’s a train driver for Southern Rail. But, returning back to the work field after a long break was not as simple as Leigh thought at first. The mum gave up her role as a legal PA 10 years ago, to care for her daughter full time. The 52-year-old said: “She is very vulnerable and will probably have to live with me for the rest of her life, so it felt right to pause my career and focus all my energy o…

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