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Post by CarolT on Aug 1, 2014 2:32:56 GMT
I've taken the "scenic route" in my career. I was a hospital nurse for about 10 years, then taught high school for 17 years. In 2010, I started an MA program in career and technical education. I graduated in August of 2012. My graduation was on a Saturday, and on the following Monday, I had an appointment with our district director of Career and Technical Education. I was not looking for a job interview, I just wanted to touch base with him to let him know that while I had been too busy to participate in many of the initiatives and extra activities in CTE over the previous two years, I would like him to keep me in mind as there were needs over the next school year. Before I left, he had offered me a position as a district instructional support teacher  Fast forward two years, I've enjoyed the work I've done over the past two years, but knew that I wanted to move into a leadership/administrative position. Tuesday night, our school board appointed me to a Senior Administrator position. Without completing my MA program, I would not have been eligible for either my previous position or my new position. So hang in there, it's a lot of work, but it's worth it in SO many ways!!! |
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Post by redshoes on Aug 1, 2014 3:12:07 GMT
Wow! Most people don't really like "change" too much....you seem to thrive on it! Good luck in your new job!
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Aug 1, 2014 3:17:02 GMT
With my kids getting older and not needing me as a SAHM as much, I am trying to figure out what my next chapter will be.
I have a BS in Special Education and taught for 10 years before my sons were born, but I know teaching isn't for me anymore.
It's nice to hear stories like yours to let me know there's still time for me to choose my next path.
Congrats on your many accomplishments!
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Post by bosoxbeth on Aug 1, 2014 3:24:20 GMT
I agree. At the age of 39 I embarked on a six year academic program which is leading me in new directions. I'm more than halfway done and it has been hard but so worth it.
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Post by smokeynspike on Aug 1, 2014 4:11:59 GMT
I have a teaching degree, worked in retail at a job I loved until they went out of business, and now work at a bank as a lead teller, which I also love. I don't see myself retiring from banking either so I think there will be other careers for me too. I don't love change either, but I think that doing new things every once in a while keeps me engaged.
Melissa
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Post by doxielady on Aug 1, 2014 4:18:51 GMT
Definitely agree!
I was fortunate enough to work in a large organization that valued education. I was able to start there (35 years ago) in an entry level position and continued my education and training so that I could end up in Management and Administration when I retired. I usually changed positions about every 7 years and enjoyed different departments, challenges and growing. (our paths sound similar!)
I was also finishing my education when they offered me a management position and was so happy that they trusted me enough to know that I would complete it. And I did.
Congratulations on your promotion! |
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Post by scrappingirl212 on Aug 1, 2014 6:07:17 GMT
Good for you! I worked in the restaurant field for 10 years and loved it. I then went to nursing school and worked at a drug detox center (interesting), operating room (intense), in management(not for me but learned a lot) medical hospital floor(such good, varied experience)and now at an office (my favorite job as a nurse so far due to teaching opportunities, development of long term patient relationships and patient advocacy). Although I love nursing, I sometimes see myself doing something completely different in 10 years! Its fun dreaming anyway...
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