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Farewell MT - starting my new career tomorrow - sm


Posted: May 03, 2015

Tomorrow I am starting a new job, not just a job, but a career. When I first started doing VR 5 years ago (I had done straight typing for 10 years), I figured out pretty quickly that I was going to hate it and more than likely not have a job within the next 10 years or so or be completely broke. So, I went back to school, worked full-time and raised my small child all by myself. It was hard work and there were days I wanted to pull my hair out and quit. It is now five years later and I have my bachelor's degree in business with a minor in human resources. I did my internship at hospital in the human resources department and they offered me a full-time job. I start that job tomorrow working as an HR rep. I'm looking forward to starting at the bottom and working my way up. I get my own office, get to interview people and interact with other human beings!! I hope to some day be an HR Director and I believe I will accomplish that. I am only 37, so I've got a long working life left and I am so happy I made this decision years ago. I will not miss being an MT and all the stress of the pay, being laid off, new accounts, losing accounts, VR, etc. I wish all of you the best of luck in your MT career or whatever you chose to do. Just remember that if you want a change in your life that you have to make that change yourself, no one will do it for you. 

Good luck all

Congratulations!! - cluny

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You're an inspiration! Best wishes on your new position. May you go far.

Right on! - Bettie

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So happy for you! You made the right decision.

Best of luck! - NY MT

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Congrats and best of luck! You are an inspiration. Enjoy your new life :)

Good for you! - see msg

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I left MT work completely 2-1/2 years ago. I didn't go into another career, as I was in my late 50's and didn't have the where-with-all. But I did take some office work. I'm 60 now and could not be happier about my decision.

My very best to you and all who are leaving this horrible job. Some may do a whole career deal with school or a credentialing program, some may just want to coast along until they retire.

Congratulations! - bobmark

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Good for you!

CONGRATS!!! - Linda

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I'm so happy for you! You were insightful, proactive and did it! Wishing you many years of happiness in your new position, moving on up to director.

I have never seen 47 "likes" on a post - before and love it!

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I absolutely love this for you. Congrats and good luck. It sounds like you made a solid decision. See you at the top!!!

You are the American Dream - Nick

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What an inspiring story. That is what the American dream is all about. Kudos to you and good luck (which you made for yourself)!

Good luck - Kim

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Good luck to you!! I will hopefully soon be following and getting a new career. Sadly went from making 10 bucks an hour to minimum wage and it's just NOT worth it anymore.


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