Looking for inspiration from those ladies that have successfully made a career change. Have always worked in health care and I need a change. Currently feeling burnt out and beaten down working as nurse. There is so much I love about the job but am becoming overwhelmed by the ever increasing unrealistic workloads and management that don’t care, stress induced migraines and anxiety to name a few. I worked very hard to put myself through uni while raising our kids and thought that this would be my forever job but more and more as time goes by I am wanting to do something completely different. Hit me with your stories of awesomeness and how you conquered your mid life career crisis and completely changed career paths. Thanks ladies xo
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There are other avenues that you could use your nursing skills for.
Teaching nursing (if your still passionate about it)
Engaging with other community programs through your local community health centre (so many options there that aren’t ward work)
Clinical governance etc.
Or, if your done with nursing - find your next passion.
I’m a nurse, and I’m feeling the same atm. I’m looking into being a mortician. Although I’ve been told it’s very competitive in my area. It’s still using a lot of skills I’ve learnt through nursing like communication with family, organisation skills, and handling bodies. I’ve done a day at the local funeral home and I actually think it might be a new transition for me.
Nurse here too and get it. But looking around and most things would be a massive pay cut! Maybe look into an office based nursing job? Study public health etc?
This is currently me. Hospitality worker, and covid made me realise more then ever that I dont want to be working every weekend, nights etc while I'm a single mum to 4 so I've literally just made a call today and if everything works out I'll be starting a new career goal by the end of the year. I'm scared, it's a huge deal, a lot of study and quite a pay cut, but god I'd give anything to actually be home every night with my kids,spend weekends with them when they aren't with their Dad, and in the long run I'm going to be a lot better off mentally and physically so I'm excited to take the plunge. My mental health has really suffered with the ever changing rules and regulations and expectations being a senior staff member, and the absolute lack of compassion regarding my roster and needs has had me so depressed and anxious lately so that has helped me make the call. You need to do what's right for you and your family and more importantly your own mental health. Good luck x