We surveyed 1,545 nursery workers to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical nursery worker. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a nursery worker?
Low
High
Working as a nursery worker typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a nursery worker?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a nursery worker typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a nursery worker?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a nursery worker. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for nursery workers.
Do nursery workers work full-time or part-time?
31% of nursery workers work in full-time roles while 69% work part-time.
Is being a nursery worker stressful?
Low
High
Stress is not uncommon amongst nursery workers, with daily work sometimes being quite demanding.
Is being organized important as a nursery worker?
Low
High
Organization is not considered a particuarly important part of being a nursery worker.
How competitive is the workplace for nursery workers?
Low
High
Competition at work is not common for nursery workers.
Does being a nursery worker require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Time pressure tends not to be a major contributor of stress for nursery workers.
Are nursery workers allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Nursery workers are afforded a certain level of ability to express themselves creatively, compared to other careers.
Do nursery workers have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Nursery workers tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a nursery worker physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a nursery worker requires significant physical work, and is not a career for those unable to perform continuous and/or strenuous physical activity.
Are nursery workers exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
Nursery workers tend to have a monotonous work routine, with little variety in their day-to-day tasks.
Does being a nursery worker require attention to detail?
Low
High
Attention to detail isn't necessarily required to be successful as a nursery worker.
Does being a good nursery worker require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Being compassionate and empathetic is considered helpful to those looking to pursue careers as nursery workers.