Hi, I'm thinking of starting a degree course in midwifery in 2014 or 2015. I'm at a crossroads in my life so any advice would be appreciated! I have a degree in graphic design, which I didn't enjoy. Since graduating I have worked in various office jobs, which I also didn't enjoy or see myself in longterm. I quit my job in marketing for a financial services company after being there for three years and constantly applying for similar roles in more exciting companies but having no luck.
I'm now trying to decide whether to do a degree in midwifery and become a midwife or whether to continue looking for marketing roles. I have recently done work experience in a hospital maternity unit and really enjoyed it but am scared to do a degree all over again and have to be careful with money and rely on my boyfriend to pay the bills for three years. I'm 28 years old so time is ticking and I want to start a family in the next five years. In my view midwifery is an exciting career but unsocial hours and marketing is a less interesting career but better hours (9am-5pm). Should I take a risk or stick with what I know?