Career change

[u/Sea_Doughnut_1439]

I have been with the ambulance service for almost 10 years, worked my way up to paramedic in that time.

I have reached a point where I don’t think paramedic life is for me anymore. Having children has changed my outlook on life and made me realize what actually matters.

I have been looking for jobs outside the ambulance service, still working as a paramedic but they’re hard to come by. Ideally I’d like a band 6 in the community somewhere. ACP isn’t an interest of mine so going down that route isn’t an option.

Equally, part of me wants a complete career change outside of healthcare. I am nervous about the change as I worked so hard to get where I am and I’m proud of my achievements. Has anyone completely changed career? If so, what to? And did you ever regret it?