If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what profession would you choose and why?
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If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what profe... - 7/31/2008 2:24:31 PM
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raspberry331
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If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what profession would you choose and why?
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RE: If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what p... - 7/31/2008 2:37:51 PM
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rainbowtvp
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This might sound awful, but I wouldn't want to start fresh! Now... if I could pull any credentials out of my hat, that might be a different thing!
If I could do that- I would love to have a phd in clinical psychology. But I am burnt out from school, having just finished my masters.
I am exactly in the field I want to be in, though (children's mental health), doing jobs I love, making enough to live comfortably.
It's funny, though, because I got here by asking that question... I started with the plan to be a biochemist working either in genetics or virology.... then I had a baby and was led into childcare.
I liked working with the kids, but soon found I have a gift for working with kids with special needs/behavior disorders... so I shifted to psychology/mental health. I wanted to go back into school so I could get better jobs in that field. While in school, though, I found I also have a gift for and really enjoy research...
Now I am a research specialist & a behavior specialist/mobile therapist... So I get the best of both worlds.
I was just doing research for a while but was getting bored... But direct work is SO emotionally draining, I don't think I want to do it full-time... SO I do the research full-time, and the therapy part-time.
I think it is important to regularly take time to re-evaluate what you are doing, what you wish you were doing, and what you would have to do to get there.
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RE: If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what p... - 7/31/2008 3:06:57 PM
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I'm most likely going to go into healthcare. It's not uncommon to go back to school as an adult now so if anyone is considering it then don't worry about being older than other people in the class. I'm in IT now but its not something I want to do forever. I've always been interested in health care. Considering nursing. Would like to consider physical therapy but now a lot of places want a masters in physical therapy.
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RE: If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what p... - 7/31/2008 4:51:24 PM
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Accounting. I have a math degree, but accounting would've been more... marketable.
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RE: If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what p... - 7/31/2008 8:12:53 PM
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Teacher... vo-tech or high school shop class. My wife makes good $$$$$ after 15 years, has summers off, and our income would not be significantly different from where we currently are with me running the family biz. I'd probably still remodel and build on the side, in the summers. But having a regular teacher paycheck without all the stress, and with full benefits, is golden.
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RE: If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what p... - 7/31/2008 9:38:09 PM
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I kind of do have the freedom to have a fresh start. After fits and starts in software development and audio production, I'm going down the middle and trying to get into video game sound design.
-Dan.
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RE: If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what p... - 7/31/2008 11:39:55 PM
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My degree is in Medical Technology and it's a really cool field and I'd want to stay in it for good, but I've been a stay at home mom for the last two and a half years and I'm wishing I were a teacher now. Almost went through with it and was talked out of it in college while deciding on my major. It would be great to keep the same hours and days as my daughter when she gets into school (she's only 3).
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RE: If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what p... - 8/5/2008 5:24:58 AM
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Marriage Counselor....why? Because the need is far greater than I ever imagined, esp. in the church.
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RE: If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what p... - 8/5/2008 1:43:16 PM
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Paediatric Speech Therapist.
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RE: If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what p... - 8/5/2008 4:31:30 PM
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If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what profession would you choose and why?
Well, since I was supposing I had complete freedom in that the first time, I would do this all over again.
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RE: If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what p... - 8/28/2008 12:13:40 AM
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Indiana Jones...I don't think I need to explain.
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RE: If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what p... - 8/28/2008 12:15:28 AM
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Iluvatar...Fellow Tolkien Fan?
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RE: If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what p... - 8/28/2008 10:38:44 PM
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rgod
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A profession that combines music and writing (or is a hybrid).
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RE: If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what p... - 9/6/2008 9:04:57 PM
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Aerospace Engineering...
Got talked out of the AirForce academy as a teenager...my father was opposed to women in the military...
IF I could go back and be 15 again, I'd set my sights on the Academy...go be a professional "Zoomie"...
Although, my present career, marine (ship) design isn't bad, pays well and can be a lot of fun.
NDY
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RE: If given a complete freedom to start afresh, what p... - 9/6/2008 10:13:43 PM
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bzirk
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quote:
ORIGINAL: rgod
A profession that combines music and writing (or is a hybrid).
You took the words out of my mouth.
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