My mind is being torn 2 ways

[Traveller]

I think it depends on what you see yourself doing long term. If you have doubts about being in childcare for the longterm and really yearn to be a nurse then that should be the path you take, although it will take longer. If you are not bothered either way then take the easy option of the job and training.

[LimeSlice]

Which are you passionate about?

Both require it for longevity.
If you don't want to be looking after kids, I don't want you in that room looking after mine, itms. And if you don't have the passion for nursing, you will never make it through, let alone through the first few years on the job.

So I think you should follow the path for which you have the passion.

Careerwise/moneywise/security wise, I think nursing is your best bet.

Good luck! And congrats on being accepted to uni!

[widdly]

Thanks guys Especially Lime, I agree I wouldnt want some one who isnt passoinate looking after Archie at childcare either.

I just had a phone call from the childcare headquarters asking me about one of my referees, turns out he has a new phone number, so I gave the new number to them. I kinda feel like I might reject the job if they offer it to me, and I feel awful about that. This is the story of my life never being able to make a decision and stick to it!

I guess my hugest passion is midwifery, the births, pre natal and post natal care. I think Nursing would be challenging for me and that challenge would keep me interested, whereas childcare is just the thing that I 'know' so I feel like its the easy option.

hmmmm, this is helping me sort through my thoughts....

[widdly]

Well, I got the childcare job and Im thrilled! Think I was trying to talk myself out of wanting it to prevent disappointment if I were unsuccessful. I start in a weeks time and look forward to meeting the children and learning about them.

Midwifery is still a passion of mine, but Im gonna make the most of this opportunity and get my bachelor in early childhood education and go from there. In many years time if I feel like a career change I'll go down the midwifery road. But for now Im in education and very excited about it. Thanks for your input x

[LimeSlice]

Congratulations!!

Glad you found you really did want it after all, I hope you have an awesome time!

[Traveller]

So glad you were able to decide, and from the sounds of it you have made a good choice. Congratulations on the job

[widdly]

awe, thanks so much guys x