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being a mum and doing shift work
Hi Guys
Not sure if there are any mums on this forum that do shift work, but am really considering a career change and would like to go into a nursing profession.
I would have to return to studying but it would be on a shift basis as you work the same shifts as your mentor. I currently work in an office doing mangement accounts, but I really do not enjoy it. I never wanted to do office work when I left school and always wanted to go into midwifery, nursing or teaching. However, I also wanted to travel and needed money so got a job, saved and did my travelling and before I knew it 10 years had passed and I hadn't left the office work.
Anyway, since having my LO and seeing how fast he is growing it has made me realise how precious life is and that if I really want to do something I shold go for it. Being a mum has also increased my confidence considerably and I now think mentally I am much more ready to go into nursing.
I have to work as we cannot afford for me not to, so really want to do something where I actaully look forward to going to work.
Anyway, as we would like more children in the near future that is also something I need to consider.
How do you manage with childcare and is it very hard to fit being a mum and doing the shifts. Im sure plenty or mums out there do it everyday, but would like to hear your experiences.
Thanks
Rebecca:\)
Not sure if there are any mums on this forum that do shift work, but am really considering a career change and would like to go into a nursing profession.
I would have to return to studying but it would be on a shift basis as you work the same shifts as your mentor. I currently work in an office doing mangement accounts, but I really do not enjoy it. I never wanted to do office work when I left school and always wanted to go into midwifery, nursing or teaching. However, I also wanted to travel and needed money so got a job, saved and did my travelling and before I knew it 10 years had passed and I hadn't left the office work.
Anyway, since having my LO and seeing how fast he is growing it has made me realise how precious life is and that if I really want to do something I shold go for it. Being a mum has also increased my confidence considerably and I now think mentally I am much more ready to go into nursing.
I have to work as we cannot afford for me not to, so really want to do something where I actaully look forward to going to work.
Anyway, as we would like more children in the near future that is also something I need to consider.
How do you manage with childcare and is it very hard to fit being a mum and doing the shifts. Im sure plenty or mums out there do it everyday, but would like to hear your experiences.
Thanks
Rebecca:\)
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hours. Its a case of being very organised ,needless to say a filofaxa is a good idea. Luckily my mum looks after matt until my oh get in.
Most uni do nursing courses part time and placements can be very flexible. Drop us a msg if you want any further info .laura x
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