I have taken it upon myself to quit my job without having another to go to. I have 2 months to find a new job! Let the journey begin.
Okay, it really isn't that dramatic, but I have in fact
handed my notice in at my current job as a support worker for children and
young adults with severe autism and learning difficulties with challenging behaviour
(yes that's a mouth full). My current job was supposed to fill the gap between
my previous job and going back to university. However, I decided to put
university off for another year making it two! Although I love my current job
as a support worker I know that it is time for me to move on and pursue the
career I really want. Which in the long run will be an end of life care nurse.
Many people with I am morbid because I want to work with those who are dying
but for me the job is much more than that.
5 reasons why I want to be an end of life care nurse:
- I was born to care for people. Caring for people is in my nature
- Knowing that the person is dying with dignity and the best care they can possibly receive makes the job worthwhile
- Knowing that I am making that person comfortable and reassuring them they are safe is very important. Dying is a scary thing, but I want to make the process easier on them and their families.
- Dying is a personal and very private thing. I want to be with them to ensure they are happy and have everything they could need to pass away peacefully.
- And finally, because I know that I would be good at the job. I am passionate, caring and loyal, and have the best interests of the person at heart.
Many people think I am crazy for handing in my notice without having a job to go to first. But I believe it is the right decision. I have had two interviews so far, and I have been offered 1 job and awaiting to hear back from the other (the one I really want). The jobs I have gone for a care assistant jobs in care homes for the elderly. Both jobs offer opportunities to develop as senior health care assistants, nurses etc. Whilst writing this I have had a phone call with an interview for a slightly different job. Still as a care assistant but for adults with learning difficulties. Something else for me to think about.
A bit of a different post for you all, I will let you know what happens. Fingers crossed and all that.
Here's to next time.
Love yah
IsThataRedHerring
