Its a new year and I need something to say I've accomplished. Hopefully it will be a mulitude of things (i.e. getting into a grad school), but I will settle for the first step, EMT-B. I am taking the EMT-B program at CRC and it looks interesting. I think this will really test the waters to see if I really want to do something more "in the field" versus, in a clinical setting. This year is going to be an interesting one, albeit a sucky one probably as I will be turning 25. Now I know there is no such thing as a quarter life crisis, maybe because I never hear anyone say that but me, but I think I am experiencing it. THINK about it. What would you think about in your quarter-life? I'm sure most of us would be asking the same questions: What direction am I going in life? Am I making the right career decision? Is it time to grow up and being thinking about settling down? Family? House?
See there is such a thing as a quarter life crisis. No I'm not going to go out and buy a big kid toy because, frankly, I can't afford it. But I do need to find inspiration in something to keep me going. I've been stuck in a rut for the past 6 or so months. I don't see myself going anywhere, and when I do I question the validity of it. If its the right way? Everyone I talk to (mostly older patients at the clinic) say, "you're still young" blah blah. Thanks for the compliment, but I feel like I don't have the time, energy OR resources to make a decision that's a mistake. I want to be happy in a decision that will affect the REST OF MY LIFE. On that note, money may not buy happiness, but is sure does make things easier, especially to those who know how to stretch it. Sorry Diddy, more money does not mean more problems. Its only a problem if that's your main focus. So like I said, I want to be happy. Content. Comfortable. Enthusiastic. All and any other adjectives to describe a good, long life for me and my family.
On that note, 2012 was a pretty crappy movie. Happy blogging everyone.
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If it makes you feel any better, my teachers today referenced an article that talks about how the part of the brain responsible for long term thinking does not fully develop in women until about 25-26 years, and in men about 27 years. They told us to not be surprised that college students are getting their bachelors and still unsure of what they want to do career-wise. I didn't know I'd be in nursing til about 22, and even still I'm unsure of what I'll specialize in.
Hi Mike, I can definitely agree and can relate to your post; it's the same with me and a lot of my friends too. From your profile, I can see that you're interested in nursing and PA. I think you have a very good undergrad degree that can allow you to go in a lot of other directions also. Just to suggest some other paths that you can go towards too, perhaps you can consider:
1. Medical school or dental school if you would like to have your own practice and office one day
2. Veterinary medicine if you like animals
3. Medical technologist if you would like to be in the clinical field and lab environment but do not want to have direct interaction with patients
4. Teach science at a school through programs like Teaching Fellows
5. Pursue a career in the research field and move onto a Master's and PhD
If you are set on PA or nursing but would like to attend a more affordable college, city universities such as City College has a good PA program while Hunter College has a good nursing program. I believe both schools have dorms but downside is both are far from you as they are in NYC.
@Karen, nursing is a very good field and has a lot of specialties, perhaps you consider the nursing informatics field.
I really apologize if I came off as offensive or annoying but just wanted to suggest some fields. If you have considered all of the above already also, I apologize for being repetitive. It's nice to read your blog Mike and your comments Karen =)
THANKS G! No, your input is really helpful. I have considered some of your options! My parents think I'd be a good teacher so I don't know. I'd love to go to NYC. School is school, I'll go anywhere that'll take me!
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