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My countdown will soon begin - steppinout
Posted: Sep 04, 2012
I'm very excited to venture out of the home, moving in a direction I will be appreciated by someone and feel I have a purpose. It is not a pleasant job for most, but I am pleased and excited I chose it. I have finished my CNA course and take my state test tomorrow bright and early. If I pass, I will be on a journey for new employment in about two weeks. From there, my education will continue and most likely it will be paid. I will also have the opportunity to get raises (say what 
). Currently I sit here with no work due to the holiday, but I have a big smile on my face as I lose money because I know that rather soon I will no longer have to stress over my job again.
CONGRATS! - Wish you well!
[ In Reply To ..]And KEEP SMILING!!! Good for the soul.
Congratulations - dmj
[ In Reply To ..]Congratulations on your new career path and thank you for sharing. I wish you the best and hope great things come of your new endeavor.
I registered for classes today. I don't want to be a CNA - me too
[ In Reply To ..]CNA, but for a lot of hospital jobs it is a requirement. In 3 months I will be eligible to set for the exam and my school has 100% placement. I'm excited to being able to close the door on my MT career, though I know what I have learned as an MT will be useful to me as I go forward.
I too am "steppinout" - MT2
[ In Reply To ..]I too am steppin out. I have decided to go back into the office. I'm sick of the over editing, crummy pay, no work, etc. It's such a shame the direction MTs have had to go. So much work and worry is involved remotely. I get paid more and I am appreciated working in an office or a facility.
many cheers - leaving too
[ In Reply To ..]So good to hear you have started the countdown. I recently started classes to get out also, and I know the feeling of having a smile because you are planning a way out. My countdown has a long way to go, but it feels great anyway. Best of luck to you and everyone else working hard to close the door on this stressful, dead-end profession. You go, girl!
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