Monday, April 08, 2013 @ 9:23 AM
into the 5th year.
A patient's father told me this
"oh! u're a local? wow, very seldom local people will do nursing. Don't do nursing forever, this is my advice to you, unless u know that u will be promoted to Sister anytime soon. Trust me go further your studies do something that earns more... "
I can't deny the fact that this is most of the Singaporeans' mindset that nursing in Singapore doesn't give u very much good prospect unless hang on long enough and move into the next level. And moving towards the next level takes lots of time and energy... i mean come on lah! ahhaa! this is a very realistic world, either u POR, or u listen and do what ur bosses say, then ur work life will be better. Those who stood up for their rights, being against with bosses.. promotion rates may stay e same, but the increment is DOOM!
Despite all complains and whines i have about work, ups and downs i have in life
Nursing did help me a lot. At the age of 23, i'm earning up to 3k plus (includes allowances, but of cuz without allowances i'm a 2k plus worth.) 4 full years of experience in nursing, i'm in my 5th year currently, having to go for advance diploma, taking care of very critically ill patients
knowing the insides about medical lines, seen life so differently.
i didn't have much regrets. But like the advice given by my patient's father, 5 years of bedside nursing is exactly just enough for me, i may want to further my studies after my degree and do something may or may not be related.
What most important is i need to get back to church regularly and start serving the Lord.
honestly the joy u have in life, nothing beats serving the Lord together with fellow christians.
Money doesn't bring u happiness, its brings u indulgence in things u want.
Career doesn't bring u happiness, it brings u into the reality of life, mainly the ugliness of people.
Relationships doesn't bring u the full happiness, it brings u responsibilities and life long lessons.
Indeed only the Lord brings u happiness, it brings u the love and peace and joy that pulls u thru life.
Calling into nursing, have brought me thus far, after my degree and bond, i'm getting out of this place.
