PLEASE help me become self employed or find something I don’t hate

[donameli]

I am a midwife, I love the women but hate the politics.

I want to keep my registration and either only do bank shifts or significantly drop my hours.

I really like the idea of working for myself, I’ve considered baby massage, yoga, sensory etc. but I’m unsure that there’s much earning potential. I’d even do something employed, but I don’t know what.

I am absolutely miserable doing the hours that I do, and I dread going to work every day.

I’d appreciate some words of wisdom, if anyone can please help?

Try hypnobirthing or other private antenatal courses, train in some form of counselling and help women with birth trauma, be a private midwife. Your earning potential is huge.

Also came to suggest private midwife

Thank you both

Hi Lovely,

I trained as a baby massage and yoga teacher when I was pregnant 2 years ago and launched my business just before my little girl was born.

i teach 4 classes a week with the occasional seasonal specials such as Easter, Father’s Day, Halloween etc and I earn around £24k a year!

my business was so successful in the first year, I actually launched my own training academy last year!

I would be more than happy to answer any questions 🤍

Hannah x

What about a Doula ... certainly in London I'm sure there is quite demand, and the fact you're a qualified midwife is definitely in your favor.

My wife and I are being supported by private midwives. It’s been positive so far, we did a lot of our own research before selecting one. Happy to discuss further if you’d like on private message.