"The two nurses above each were "nurses" before they started training. "

"I'd love to see that for teachers as well because a teacher with no passion for the job will suck no matter how much experience or training."

I'll 'take it', thanks, spaw...


"...and do you ever spend time with professionals such as Mandotim and Spleencringe, who work in the industry and actually know about the current requirements of the industry, or is it just about your hysterical responses to things?"

Well, for 8 years I worked for 3 surgeons and a Cardiologist, organised their teams, spoke to, and knew, their nurses, have a friend who trained as a nurse, and she's a bloody good one too, a 'natural' who has helped so many patients in ways that aren't to be found in books. She knows many others who are nurses. I have a cousin who was a nurse and my Uncle's friend was one too, did her back in lifting patients, but still wanted to nurse, take care of others, wherever and whenever she was able...

So yes, I do know a few 'professionals'.....and I was the only Medical Secretary ever to be taken out for a 'Goodbye Meal' by The Wellington Hospital, because the medical staff there, in particular the NURSING staff, thought a great deal of me....

May I politely suggest that you choose the latter of Spaw's options?