They are 4 and 6. After years of casual work, I’ve been offered a full time role - 2x12hr day then 2x12hr night - 5 days off. Rotating roster including weekends and public holidays
Would you do it?
Hi all. I’ve been working in aged care (AIN, team leader) for almost 8 years. I also have a diploma in nursing and have done some admin work for my partners business.
I am desperate for a career pivot out of aged care/nursing. I’d love a job in admin with NSW health.
Does anyone work in this role and could give me some insight.
Is it worth me studying a cert 3 in health admin?
Should I just start applying, and if so am I only eligible to apply for entry level roles? With my health care experience could I apply for level 2 or 3?
Is there any shift work involved when in the hospital
Do you think there is much career progression?
Appreciate any feed back thank you all
Hi all
I took step one Saturday evening and step one this morning (Monday) It’s been almost 7 hours. I was 6 weeks pregnant.
I had A LOT of anxiety leading up to this experience reading stories on here. I felt over whelmed with the information let alone the medication I was given to take (I rarely take Panadol)
When I took step one, I had mild cramping but then went to sleep. Roughly 27hrs later I had spotting, then some bleeding and clot. I had no pain.
This morning I took step 2, my body was shaking once it was dissolved I was just so nervous. I put on a show and tried to rest.
About 2 hours later I passed a clot, and then another tan coloured clot. No pain. My nausea has also subsided drastically.
The cramps appeared maybe an hour later but it was manageable. I have not taken any pain relief. Only using a heat pack.
I am still bleeding but it seems the cramps are less.
Mostly I feel physically tired, mentally drained from the weeks leading to this point. And I feel the build up is worse than the experience. I know it’s not over yet, but I hope the worst is behind me.
I have waves of sadness that I am with out my child, but I know it was the right to do.
Hi all, I applied for a call taker role just over a month ago. I have just been invited to complete online assessment tool, so the next stage of recruitment process. I have also just found out I am 5 weeks pregnant (it’s been a big day lol) I’m completely unsure how to navigate this.
Should I disclose this information, if not when?
Assuming I get the job, can I still accept being pregnant?
Can adjustments be made?
And is my job safe once I return to work after having the baby (the role is full time, and I don’t think I would be able to return to work full time initially)
Part of me wonders whether I should decline the offer now? But I’ve really wanted to do this job for a long time
Any insights or advice welcome!
Thanks
Hi all, I’ve recently been offered a call taker position in NSW. It’s full time 12hr 2 x day 2 x night. I have a 3 and 5 year old. Just wondering if you find the hours manageable? How do you make it work while trying to be a present mum?
I’m excited about the role but worried how I’ll make it work with little ones. I do have good support and they are settled in day care 4x days a week
I’ve never worked full time- or 12 hour shifts
Thanks all
Hi all wondering if anyone could weigh in on my situation.
I have been working in aged care for almost 8 years, I have 2 children (3 & 5)
The role has been super flexible while my children were younger, and pays reasonably well. Before my kids I worked full time, managing a team. Once I returned to work after my second was born, I only wanted to work minimally to still be there for my children (contacted 16hrs p/w) The company sold during this time and a huge restructure happened. I lost my permeant days and was told I had to make up the hours working shorter shifts over more days. This wasn’t going to work so I decided to move casual.
It has been working ok, but the work itself is beyond exhausting both physically and mentally. I also feel as though I have lost my ‘place’ with in the company and really struggling with my identity both professionally and out side of being a mother.
I have recently found a role that really sparked my interest (triple zero call taker) which includes 6 weeks paid training, then 2x12 day shifts followed by 2x12 nights, and 5 days off. It’s a rotating roster including weekend and public holiday work.
I understand the down sides to this- but I also like the idea of having time off to myself during the week- not just having the weekend off the same as my children.
I have a great support network. However it’s more the guilt of not being around as freely for my children. I have been there for everything since they were born. But this job I currently have is killing my soul (not to sound dramatic)
I’m desperately looking for other alternatives/solutions. I have also considered studying at university. Although I’m not even sure what I would study.
I feel lonely, my children are settled into daycare, we have a great routine and home life. But I’m missing that adult connection and meaning work can provide (I don’t have many friends) I try to stay healthy and active but I just feel like something is missing
How do you find the balance between wanting to be there for your children with out loosing a part of yourself?
If you’ve gotten this far, thanks for reading
Anyone have experience with this role?
I’ve just applied (33F) it’s something I’ve always been interested in doing. But now I’m kind of second guessing whether it is a good idea with a young family (my kids are 3 and 5)
The shifts are 2x 12hr days and 2x12hr nights, then 5 days off…
TIA
Is teaching (high school) family friendly?
I have a 5 and 3 year old. Haven’t started primary yet.
I want to leave aged care. Shift work makes me miss out on so much. It’s back breaking and shit (literally) work.
I’ve been working as an AIN in the same nursing home for years. Before kids I was doing the team leader role, working full time. Post kids, I dropped to AIN and have been working casually. I feel as though I’ve completely lost my identity with the company, understandably. Although I still actually like aged care.
My kids are now settled in day care 4/days a week with the older one starting school next year. So I’m feeling a bit lonely and lost after baby life.
I feel like I need to start thinking about what I want my working life to be like.
I’m seriously considering completing my degree, but I just worry about all the extra responsibilities the RNs have, compared to an AIN. How do you handle it? I have a weird fear of making mistakes, medication errors etc
I also don’t really want to do a grad year once im finished. Is that weird? I’m not willing to do nights at some big hospital…
Thanks for reading.
Then I caved, just now. Wasn’t even the most stressful thing to happen to me during the week that made me cave. But anyway I did. I feel indifferent about it. Kind of looking forward to a coffee with a vape again. I know, pretty sad. I know that’s addiction talking. Will have to reset the clock and bet this thing for good
I’ve been an AIN/med nurse for almost 7 years. I’m at a point now where I can study. I’m really questioning whether to make the jump to the bachelor of nursing or pivot into teaching. Mostly for the better hours. My kids are 3 and 5 and I ultimately only want to work 2-3 days a week.
Just looking for advice from mums that might be in a similar situation…
Hi all Mature age (40) looking at studying secondary education. My nearest campus is Shoalhaven/Bega. They only offer Bach arts/master secondary education. I’m wondering if there is much difference in doing the undergrad of Ed at Wollongong?
Any general insights or advice on the course, especially as a mature age… Is it enjoyable?
I’m tossing up whether to just do it online with another uni but I’m better learning fave to face
TIA
Hi all, I’m starting my degree in secondary education (humanities and legal studies) at UNE next month. A complete career pivot from aged care and disability.
Just wondering if anyone could share some insight into the work culture in schools? Eg have you faced much bullying, supportive colleagues, team building, social events
TIA
As the titles says - why did you choose this career? I’m particularly interested in those who have changed to this career later in life…
I’m pretty certain I want to pick teaching, I understand the down sides, hell, it’s all anybody seems to talk about on here. But from where I’m at in life - it sounds like a great option. However, it’s hard not to get discouraged with all the negative feed back.
I know teaching teenagers suits my personality, I have the time to study and do the extra work when I actually graduate, and the motivation to leave my current role.
I’m 33, have 2 young kids but lots of support to help get me through.
Thanks for reading
I should preface by saying our relationship lately hasn’t been in the best place. This is probably due to my chronic need to internalise all my thoughts and feelings. I have a hard time sharing anything with anyone (I have really no friends, not from lack of trying) and often carry the burden of how I’m feeling on my own (trying to change careers, get fit and healthy, find purpose after kids, loneliness) This leads me to being quite closed off and in my own head. It’s something I’m trying to work on.
Any way. The weeks leading up to Mother’s Day I do try drop fairly obvious hints of what would be nice. I did say a coffee and pastry in bed, which ended up with me having to go with him and the kids to the bakery.
My partner mentioned there won’t be a present as he did order something and it hadn’t arrived in time.
Luckily my kids day care made cute pot plants.
I literally bought a card for my partner to write on. It’s after lunch now so I guess I won’t be getting it.
He did say we were going out with the kids the kids this afternoon. I guess it’s hard not to feel a little disappointed when you don’t receive the card, or flowers. Maybe my expectations are too high.
I’m aware of my difficulties communicating how I feel but I thought I did well in the lead up to Mother’s Day. Today I have felt with drawn and quite again.
We have spoken recently about how he feels I shut off from him, how ever I feel he is pre occupied with work and other things. He Often forgets other plans etc. I have made with our family so we are in the constant cycle that leads us to drifting further apart.
I feel like Mother’s Day today he is really just going through the motions of it. But if I bought that up he would definitely feel offended.
Sorry for the rant.
I signed up to the gym, made an appointment to have a tour. Took all my courage to walk to the front door, only to find it was locked!
I waited out side for 15 mins, tried calling the number on the door a few times, no answer. I couldn’t bare it any longer and rushed back to my car. Feeling so deflated. Why is trying to start the gym so nerve wrecking, and that happens. Not sure what to do now lol
Even though I left school in year 10, and was never (nor have been) academically minded. I have 2 preschool age children and have worked in aged/dementia care for years. My highest level of study is a diploma 10 years ago.
I am absolutely ready for a change, have plenty of support and don’t mind taking work home, but worry about being ‘not smart enough’
I see a lot of people recommend Curtain uni for primary. However I am looking at high school, young children don’t interest me (except my own of course haha). I feel I would really engage well with teenagers- suits my personality.
Curtains secondary degree offer only one major - English or Humanities. The degree can be completed in 3.5years.
Would I be doing myself a disservice choosing to study with Curtain and only graduating my one major.
Do you recommend this uni, if not then who?
Thanks for reading…