I am 32 and qualified in IT but desperate to work in a caring profession or something that really makes a difference. I am thinking about retraining in one of the following areas....nursing...veterinary nursing, psychology or journalism. Any genuine helpful feedback gratefully received. Thanks.
2006-12-22 10:47:26 · 11 answers · asked by profile not in use 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I know a guy who's in his forties who worked in IT at my company for years while going to nursing school. He now works as a nurse and loves it. There is plenty of job security for him. If you enjoy helping people, then you will be great at it. You always do great at what you love most.
2006-12-22 10:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by Oh Wise One 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These two careers are very different. In a caring profession, you will have more job satisfaction, but you will be on your feet all the time, and the pay and hours are not as good. You might try keeping with your IT job, and doing some volunteer work instead.
On the other hand, if you are truly committed to changing jobs, go for it. Otherwise, you will always be wondering if you had made a mistake by staying in IT.
2006-12-22 11:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by Allan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you would like to get into the caring profession, why don't you volunteer for something that might interest you. If you like it, go for it. You are only 32 and still have plenty of time to gain another qualifation. Something like psychology will take years, but social work is also a good field to get into as it has such a variety of areas you could choose from like children,adults, mental health, disabilities etc.
2006-12-22 10:51:35 · answer #3 · answered by Danru 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best profession will be nursing. Go to school and get a RN degree. You will find a job right way and a lot hospitals have great salaries and great benefits. Sincerely.
2006-12-22 11:09:44 · answer #4 · answered by arbiar@sbcglobal.net 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, interpreting what you've reported, it type of feels you have an interest in nursing. you're hectic and that is, of route, comprehensible. besides the actual undeniable truth that you aspect out animals, it isn't with an same pastime that you've aspect out nursing and psychology. in protecting with what you've written, I say keep on mutually with your heart and take a level in nursing psychology. If, after a year, you confirm that's really not for you, you may continuously replace to veterinary nursing. both way, i imagine you'll locate that those careers provides you with the pastime delight you want. solid success
2016-10-16 21:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a big move but pls. make sure that you are aware of the price you would pay for the choice you intend to make. I think you should try your hands at volunteering for a while in the stream of your choice and if you enjoy it as immensly as you imagine it to be then you can easily switch.
The voluteering bit would help you build a network so that u can easily get a paid job at a later date in the industry of your choice
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2006-12-23 02:09:12 · answer #7 · answered by cheaper_bills 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to the job centre and ask them - they can give you a contact for free local careers advice. The careers advisor will have all the details about the training, the costs and the practical concerns for this career path.
Good luck and go for it - life is too short to stick with a cr*p job.
2006-12-22 11:07:03 · answer #8 · answered by monkeymanelvis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into MFT (Master of Family Therapy) programs. It is the best all-around masters program for counseling.
2006-12-22 10:55:08 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ Jenn ♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to try it. Life is too short to waste in a job that you are not passionate about. Dare to fail and you will not be dissapointed.
2006-12-22 21:49:17 · answer #10 · answered by Richard R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋