Help me with some advice

surreymum_2

Thankyou all great replies and things I hadn’t thought of, yes bank work I was told would be available when qualified so that is an option as well, and I’m going to look for part time work as well for along side it if shifts permit, have been told won’t ever finish later then 4pm so maybe evening job in supermarket would be ideal.

I guess as well money isn’t everything is it and need to cut our cloth accordingly. Won’t be forever I’m sure.

lincroft1710

Having had quite a few blood tests, I think I would soon get bored being a phlebotomist, especially keep having to say "sharp scratch" every 5 minutes or so.

saajan_12

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Just to advocate the devil to your devil..

Sometimes a different boring to the current boring is interesting for a few years. Most jobs are somewhat repetitive, as people become specialised in one thing and there's little point in everyone doing everything so-so on rotation.

Agree I'd think about what OP would regret more.

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Well yes but no more than the current quality of life presumably? Granted maybe a bit more time travelling, but your total working hours would be the same as now? Or do you mean the new job is part time because you're in unpaid training for the 'other' 20 ish hours a week?

surreymum_2

hi

I currently work full time 40 hours a week and new role is 19 hours a week. Same distance travelling wise as well.

MayDogsandCoffee

How long do you intend to carry on working for (assuming no spokes in the works) what is the impact on the pension, are you writing off the chance for savings or hoping to recoup that gap a few years in? Just a couple of things I would be thinking of. I looked at retaining to be an OT but at the end of the day it wasn't variable on cost.

ohreallƳ

My own thoughts and do with them as you wish…

I worked nearly 30 years in NHS though never as a phlebotomist. I would be hesitant to recommend making the move for lots of reasons. Depending on local conditions you may be worked relentlessly for very little reward. I'm aware some teams have friction between colleagues and it's not always easy to deal with especially when you're the new girl.

I could go on and on, approach with very open eyes.

Marcon

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Not to mention having to deal with plenty of patients who don't like needles... pouring out endless reassurance and jollying them along wouldn't be my idea of fun.

kinger101

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Though telling someone they might feel a bit of a !!!!!! would taking slightly longer to reach that threshold.