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being a mum and working shifts (also posted in baby forum)
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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my eldest starts pre-school next term, my baby is 12 weeks and i'm due to go back to work for the summer. i'm thinking of trying to get more hours in the day but this will mean childcare for the youngest. not sure at all!!
julsey
julesy