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atokdog
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If you could change professions...(NBR)
atokdog
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If you could go back and do it over again, would you choose a different profession? I have been a high school French teacher for 10 years and I do truly enjoy it, but if I could go back and speak to my 18-19 year old self in college I would have gone into something in the medical profession (nurse, medical technologist, etc.). I do have a Master's degree in school counseling as well but it is just about impossible to find a school counselor job in Ohio (even though I have been at the same school for 10 years). It's all about who you know, not what you know apparently.
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Re: If you could change professions...(NBR)
I just wanted to say that your LO in your siggy is so darn cute!
I have an associates in Interior Design, and didn't go on for my Bachelors as I had planned due to getting married and not wanting to spend the money on an education that I would only use till we had kids.
But if I could I would have completed my Bachelor's in Interior Design and gone on for a Master's in Architecture.
I found that finding a great job in the design industry with just an associates for super hard and ended up starting my own business. But that turned into just being a decorator and not doing all of the architectural stuff I had hoped to do in the beginning. Oh well. I am going to be a SAHM now so no biggie I guess.
He's growing up, but he'll always be my baby!
Nathan--11/4/10
...big brother to...???? Due March 2014!
Thanks! He knows it too, he flirts with everyone, he is such a ham!!
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That was what I wanted to do after grad school but my job is so specialized that I am probably never getting out of it. It kind of sucks, but it's good because it makes me valuable to my company at the same time.
I am a school counselor. I like it a lot and it fits my lifestyle (DH is Navy and we move a lot - so far I have easily found jobs everywhere).
In a perfect world without conflicts I would have gone to Medical School. I did pre-med in undergrad, took my MCATs, etc. But my husband and I are high school sweethearts and by the time senior year of college rolled around and we were still together it became apparent i had to choose. He had graduated from the Naval Academy, was in flight school, and it was one of those things where I needed to choose him or choose medicine (being that it would be extremely hard to practice medicine and move every 3 years). I chose DH (and don't regret it one bit).
REALISTICALLY, as soon as DH has gotten out of the military I am going to go get a second Master's in genetics counseling. I like school counseling but don't feel challenged enough most days. I think genetics counseling would be a good way to combine my love for the medical/science field and my experience in therapeutic counseling. I might do it before he gets out if we find ourself in an area with a good program and my kids are a good age.
I am a Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist. I love what I do & would still choose this as a profession, that being said I wish I had decided on it a little earlier. I finished my Bachelor's in Animal Science Pre-vet Med prior to my decision. (no real regret, but I could have knocked a few years off of my college run, not to mention $)
ETA: oops totally lurking
...hi ladies!
I am a wedding and event planner and wouldn't change a thing right now. I absolutely LOVE what I do.
However, once the LO gets here, I may re think it all because it's VERY time consuming.