If I had a realistic chance of making a difference, I'd go into frontline politics. But the system here in England is pretty much an old boy's institution - private school education, an Oxford degree and the right links seem to be the solid route (I fall short on all three).
I do have brains though; I'm quite good with social sciences. Considered psychology, but don't fancy the six years leading up to a doctorate when the pay and line of work here is identical to that of a mental health nurse. I've always been passionate about helping the mentally ill - it's not taken as seriously as visually noticeable illness, but disorders like depression are practically the cancer of the mind. So that's my fallback, plus healthcare degrees are free in the UK so I'm saving myself £27,000. Not forgetting to mention that nursing is on Australia's Skilled Occupations List, so I've got a better chance of moving to the country I love.
Journalism was another option as I'm quite a decent writer but, like politics, I don't think I've got the backbone. It's the same with most status-seeking careers, so I'm probably best sticking to healthcare.
I do have brains though; I'm quite good with social sciences. Considered psychology, but don't fancy the six years leading up to a doctorate when the pay and line of work here is identical to that of a mental health nurse. I've always been passionate about helping the mentally ill - it's not taken as seriously as visually noticeable illness, but disorders like depression are practically the cancer of the mind. So that's my fallback, plus healthcare degrees are free in the UK so I'm saving myself £27,000. Not forgetting to mention that nursing is on Australia's Skilled Occupations List, so I've got a better chance of moving to the country I love.
Journalism was another option as I'm quite a decent writer but, like politics, I don't think I've got the backbone. It's the same with most status-seeking careers, so I'm probably best sticking to healthcare.
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