I have recently qualified as a mental health nurse and do not want to peruse with it. In my second year I wanted to leave and went for an interview in a nursery and had a trial day, loved it and got the job however felt I should complete my degree. It's complete but now I'm banking in nurseries as I need to sit back and think where I'm going. Love it! However feel a bit like just an extra body. I'm not qualified within the role so can't key work. I'm in different nurseries so never feel part of the team. I don't want to go into nursing but the money I'm on now banking is minimum wage.
Please tell me there are opportunities within childcare, where I can progress. I don't want to study anymore after 5 years of hard work (don't mind learning on the job) and I am now 42. I need a comfortable income as a single parent also. I'm desperate to make a decision as financially struggling but desperately unhappy working in mental health.