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Pursuing Something Else? - Searching

Posted: Aug 22, 2010

Was just curious how many on here are or have trained for a different profession. If so, what are you doing -- coding? nursing?

All of this talk about "going back to school," but FOR WHAT? Someone please name a sector of our economy that hasn't been DESTROYED! We can't all become hairdressers and nail technicians. Oh, and don't even start about "green jobs," that is such a tiny number of jobs it's laughable, plus I doubt many here will become solar panel installers. !!

alt teaching certificate - mtstudent

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I will be limited to teaching in Floorida but I am starting a program called "EPI" in March. The only requirement is having a BS or BA degree. The cost is $2500K. The program is online except for a few hours of practicum. I have to finish my BS degree this semester. I can't see myself working outside the home. Maybe I can find a job with one of the virtual schools like K12 or supplement my income with a tutoring business. I think nursing or rad tech would be better but those programs are not realistic for me right now.

$2500K? - Searching

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I sure hope that $2500K is a typo!!

oops :) $2,500 nm - mtstudent

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Thinking about becoming a teacher's aide. - sm

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I had quit MT many years ago, but came back to it after having my son because of the fact I could work at home and not have to put him in daycare. Now he has started school, but I still want to be there for him when he comes home and has vacation breaks. The schools here have a ton of openings for teachers' aides and the starting salaries are comparable to what I am making as an MT, plus I would get all the school breaks, which are basically paid since your salary is divided over 12 months. Since it is a state job, they also offer a great benefits package including 21 vacation days and 21 sick days, which I don't currently get. I can't remember the last time I took a vacation, so that would be a huge plus for me. :)

I would LOVE to work for a solar company, even if - it were installing panels. nm

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