This is a difficult one without trying to sound ungrateful. I have had a job in healthcare (NHS) throughout the pandemic. I appreciate that I am lucky to have that stability.
However I do not enjoy my work at all. The only advantage is that the commute is short. The issue is that once I complete my further studies (12-18 months from now) there is no position above me nearby. I would have to travel 70-90 minute commute each way and my salary would only go up by £4k. (The salary is below £50k BTW).
BUT there is potential for me to start my own business (big risk) once I complete the aforementioned qualifications and then another course so we're talking at least 24 months from now.
The issue is that I'm itching for a complete career change into the IT sector (broad I know) because other than that business opportunity the profession is going downhill (Pharmacist).
I'm leaning towards the business because I don't have any commitments (no mortgage, partner or kids).
However every time we've had IT issues at work that required a technician to come in or remote assistance I sometimes end up solving the issue for them which surprises them and I start to think whether I'm in the wrong career as it seems to come naturally to me.
I'm at a bit of a crossroads at the moment, I know I need to pick one and not sit on the fence. Any advice would be appreciated.
However I do not enjoy my work at all. The only advantage is that the commute is short. The issue is that once I complete my further studies (12-18 months from now) there is no position above me nearby. I would have to travel 70-90 minute commute each way and my salary would only go up by £4k. (The salary is below £50k BTW).
BUT there is potential for me to start my own business (big risk) once I complete the aforementioned qualifications and then another course so we're talking at least 24 months from now.
The issue is that I'm itching for a complete career change into the IT sector (broad I know) because other than that business opportunity the profession is going downhill (Pharmacist).
I'm leaning towards the business because I don't have any commitments (no mortgage, partner or kids).
However every time we've had IT issues at work that required a technician to come in or remote assistance I sometimes end up solving the issue for them which surprises them and I start to think whether I'm in the wrong career as it seems to come naturally to me.
I'm at a bit of a crossroads at the moment, I know I need to pick one and not sit on the fence. Any advice would be appreciated.