Posted by Dinah on January 22, 2003, at 9:03:21
In reply to Re: Midlife Career Change, posted by ROO on January 22, 2003, at 8:47:58
I think it sounds great, Tabitha. And I think you have the resources to do it. Why don't you ask some people who are actually working in the field to tell you about it. Sure, everyone will probably gripe, but you could find something out by the type of gripes. :)
Does your therapist enjoy her work? Mine says it's a rough way to make a living, although he enjoys the actual work. (Yes, I too thought of it.) I think librarian sounds utterly wonderful. And I knew a college librarian who loved her work. And with your excellent mind, I know you'd do anything medical well.
The best way I found to assess how much I'd like a job isn't an easy way. I worked as a vet assistant for less than a week, and changed my college major from pre-vet. And I volunteered at a classroom, and discovered that my dream of making a difference as a teacher would be short-circuited by my easy over-stimulation.
Of course, I did the same thing for my current job and enjoyed it enormously. Hidden pitfalls.
I think it's great that you're taking steps to solve your problem. I know how easy it is to just get trapped.
poster:Dinah
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