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08-22-2006, 06:54 AM
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What have I done????
I started my online Veterinary Technician course last night. Got a 95 on my first exam, but it was easy stuff - Independent Study. I'm waiting for the hard stuff - Anatomy and all that.
Am I insane going for a career change at age 47????? :eek: 
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08-22-2006, 07:03 AM
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No, you fucking rule for going for it. I've changed careers three times in my adult life and each time it sparked a period of personal growth (and fear) that has sustained me.
I wish you all the best in this endeavor - who better than a horror fan to master the knowledge of innards? Kick as Hammer!
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"Little, vicious minds abound with anger and revenge, and are incapable of feeling the pleasure of forgiving their enemies." Earl of Chesterfield "A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well." Francis Bacon
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08-22-2006, 07:11 AM
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Kick Ass too ;)
I personally have never seen anyone try to make atransition later in life that wasnt extremely successful as a result. Not quite the same timeline, but when i was 25 i decided I HAD to finally get a job with computers. As a result, my income has progressed as follows: (in $1000 yearly) $16 (as a woodworker) to $28 $28 to $32 then in the same year: $32 to $38 $38 to $47 $47 to $50 this year $50 to $90 + Follow your dream. I know it sounds cheesy, but if you are at all good at it, you will do great. now, all i need to do is have more time to write...
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08-22-2006, 07:35 AM
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Thanks, guys, I appreciate it!
This is something that has been gnawing at me for a long time. When I was going in the Air Force and took my ASVAB, vet tech was one of the jobs that I qualified for. At the time I was 23 and already working as a secretary. So, instead of going for my heart's desire, I took the "safe" route and went with what I was already doing. I can't help but think if I had gone for it back then, and with the Air Force paying for school, I could probably be a veterinarian by now. So, when I saw this online school I decided to go for it. You can't go through life regretting "what might have been", can you?! I'm scared as hell, but I'm going to stick with it!
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08-22-2006, 08:23 AM
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I have no doubt you'll be successful. You're a smart cookie, and you'll be saving puppies and parakeets in no time at all.:)
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I'll kill you and your dreams tonight Begin new life Bleed your death upon me Let your bloodline feed my youth ------------------------------ Ssshhh....did you hear that?
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