Hi... I'm on MAT leave and not long had a baby so not sure why I'm worrying about all this now...however..I am!
I know MAT leave is going to fly by and I'm dreading returning to work as a nurse. I've only been qualified just under 3 years.... I just don't think I like it.. I think as a student I knew I didn't really like it but I'm not a giver-upper-er and wanted to give it my best shot....
I understand there are lots of areas in nursing to try but I'm just not sure I want to.... Its not just the shifts, politics, stress, anxiety, rude staff/ patients, chaos..... there are several core issues with medicine and healthcare that I question and I'm not sure if its sustainable to work, and be the best nurse I can be, within this framework.
Nursing was a 2nd degree..
I have an arts degree/ MA from a number of years back but it was difficult to find employment and, having started a family fairly young, my priority was to get a job that paid ok and guaranteed work... hence pursuing the nursing career.....
I feel a bit silly having all these qualifications and the fact I am getting older ()... whilst I wouldn't rule out another career change/ further study I am concerned I'll always be unsatisfied! I am mid thirties with kids/ home/ partner etc. I can't afford to be a SAHM and I'm not sure I'd want to long term even if it were an option because I enjoy studying/ working.....just not in this field it would seem.....
Anyone been in the same boat?
Looking for inspiration, advice and insight!!!!
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Career change..2 years nursing..enough already!?
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LondonTowers · 08/06/2020 23:41
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