Posting in AIBU for traffic. Be kind please.
I previously worked in childcare but Covid led to closures and redundancy. I was then lucky enough to secure a hybrid admin job in the NHS and for the most part it’s okay. I do get bored sometimes and the office politics gets me down a bit sometimes. I’ve also gained weight from having such a sedentary job. The office days mean a 45 minute commute and to be honest I hate driving.
But it’s stable and pays the bills so I’ve stuck at it.
Now I’ve a bit of a dilemma….a nursery in my area are expanding and the owner has contacted me with a job offer helping with the expansion and then leading the new baby room. It’s 5 minute drive from my house.
Would I be completely mad to return to childcare at my age (49)? Would I be safer staying in the boring admin role with the NHS benefits of sick pay etc?
I am really torn so any thoughts apart from my own would be much appreciated!