u/banananana-1703

Hello teachers!

I want to hear about the job, the nitty gritty, the pros and cons. I’m currently a paramedic who has become a mum, and the shift work, weekend work and fear of assault is making me strongly consider a career change. I get 12 weeks of annual leave a year in 4 week blocks so love that teaching is similar!

I am contemplating secondary, specialising in maybe bio/ health and pe. However my little one is making me think maybe primary - although I’ve always said I’d never do this 😅

Being a paramedic obviously has an emotional toll and many many hats, and I know teaching is the same so I’m not worried about that transition.
What unis do people recommend? (I am based in Melbourne) What is the work life balance like?

Please help - a first time mum with a mortgage and family to support who is scared to take the leap!

Hi mums, for those that are going to be or have returned back to work I have a question for you all. What job do you do that you think has. Good work/life balance for family time, that also has a decent pay?
I’m on mat leave currently, normally work as a paramedic and have lost my passion for it. The thought of going back to work on a rotating roster, working nights and weekends. Not seeing my baby for days in a row because of the long hours, putting myself at risk just by being at work, it just doesn’t appeal to me anymore.

Unfortunately I’m stuck because I worked hard to study and do my graduate year and to even get a job, and the money is really good. I guess I feel caught because I didn’t expect the drastic change of heart. I’m passionate about working and having my own identity and goals outside of being a mum, but I have no idea what I could even do next.

So, what are you all doing?

Thank you :))