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Rewards for all

I am writing in response to the 'In my view' column (12 April). I found 'Barbie Bill' to be a degrading title. I would like all males, and females, coming into this line of work to know how rewarding it can be. In terms of job satisfaction, nursery work is a happy experience in the right staff team, and financially, as in any other line of work, there is scope for progression and promotion.

I would like all males, and females, coming into this line of work to know how rewarding it can be. In terms of job satisfaction, nursery work is a happy experience in the right staff team, and financially, as in any other line of work, there is scope for progression and promotion.

I am a male who has worked in childcare for 16 years. In that time I have managed nurseries, and updated my training and skills to enable me to also work as a NVQ assessor, lecturer and freelance consultant for providers wishing to open up new provisions for children.

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