First post but have lurked for a while 
Currently working in role I studied at postgrad level for (academic research), but I’m just not finding it as fulfilling as I thought I would. I’m also working away from home, though not during CoVid, travelling back at weekends and it’s exhausting, and a financial drain to boot!
I’m thinking about how to future proof my career, given that Higher Ed is in for a rough few years - my institution is most likely cutting all research time over the next year, meaning I’ll be shifted on to teaching or have my role cut. I’m fixed term so this would be pretty easy for them do to save money.
I’m not due back on campus until Sept, but I’m dreading what the next academic year is going to bring already.
Getting to the future proofing part, I’m thinking about retraining as a MH nurse in my hometown. My current role/background is in psychology so I have some relevant knowledge and feel like front like work would allow me to make more of a difference then I currently do writing papers and satiating university admin requirements.
Plus, nursing seems to be a pretty stable career with plenty of post training options, which I feel like I don’t have right now.
I’d be 34 when I finishing training if I started this year.
Thoughts very much welcome as I’m so confused about what to do!