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HOLY SMOKE GUYS!
This is really inspiring and humbling!
I go tomorrow to St. Louis to see about going back to school. Ugg school loans at 40! There's a school there that has a two year Respiratory Therapy program.
I had planned on doing Radiation Tech, X-rays and stuff and later work up to CAT scans and MRIs. But I spoke with the recruiter at the hospital and there is a glut in those fields. I figured it was still imaging, just a different type...
But with Respiratory Therapy there is a severe shortage of techs. Just about guaranteed a job, according to the hospital recruiter. But I have to get the education first. And I would live two years away from my wife. That would be real hard to do.
So, I am going to see what happens. Nothing is set in stone.
Then there is always the Prison Guard job. Good money but not exactly what I had hoped to do. But you do what you have to do.
And I would live two years away from my wife. That would be real hard to do.
For what it's worth, my wife once spent a year in France working. (I was doing field work in the Caribbean when not runnung lab analyses on the samples, so I didn't even get to visit her during that time.) I know that doesn't make it any easier, but the point is, however hard it might be at the time, it's not impossible, and in the long run it's unlikely to damage your relationship, either.
Best of luck, whatever you decide.
Hey Krome, I'm a St. Louis resident myself. If your in the area and need any local help feel free to drop me a line either through here or email. Wild0ne(at)aim.com Even if its only a place to crash for the night versus spending a night at a hotel. And.... on the off chance you end up being in the area long term, a gaming group to play with :) we play D&D 4e and Pathfinder on alternating weekends
I am still humbled by the incredible closeness this community has. Its definitely why I keep coming back for more.
Best wishes and good luck to you Krome from my family of gamers and I.
And a huge thanks to your mysterious benefactors, you're all awesome!
I can certainly empathize, as I also cannot afford a subscription due to lack of employment. The difference of course being that I have never had a job before. I hope we can both get jobs soon.
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Krome, I'm looking for a job too, only I just graduated with a BA in English. I think it is awesome that you are considering going back to school and working in medicine, despite all the hardships of loans and living away from your wife. I don't know if I'd have the courage to do that. I think it is WONDERFUL how members of the Paizo community have volunteered to pay for your Pathfinder products. You are a very valued member of the messageboards. Keep on posting and enjoying Pathfinder!
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WOW, reading this thread definitely brought a smile to my face. Its great to see that there are still those of us out there willing to rally together to help another out! This is awesome!
Krome... Best of luck in your future endeavors!
To all those Paizonians helping Krome out...
Stop what your doing right now and give yourselves a pat on the back for the selfless acts you've made.
I applaud you all!
This Community Rocks & I'm gald to be a part of it!
HOLY SMOKE GUYS!
This is really inspiring and humbling!
I go tomorrow to St. Louis to see about going back to school. Ugg school loans at 40! There's a school there that has a two year Respiratory Therapy program.
I had planned on doing Radiation Tech, X-rays and stuff and later work up to CAT scans and MRIs. But I spoke with the recruiter at the hospital and there is a glut in those fields. I figured it was still imaging, just a different type...
But with Respiratory Therapy there is a severe shortage of techs. Just about guaranteed a job, according to the hospital recruiter. But I have to get the education first. And I would live two years away from my wife. That would be real hard to do.
So, I am going to see what happens. Nothing is set in stone.
Then there is always the Prison Guard job. Good money but not exactly what I had hoped to do. But you do what you have to do.
Krome, don't undersestimate yourself or settle! I 'finished' my BS in 2004, after a looong absence. Just paid off the loan this year. The biggest thing it did for me was wake my brain up. It's a good feeling.
Best wishes!
Krome, hope that it works out for you. Being away from the wife will doubtlessly be difficult, but it may be a good return on investment.
Krome,
Sorry to hear about your recent job issues. Hope things are on the right track now.
Recently there have been a number of posts/ threads claiming the community is not as friendly as it once was etc. Well I think we can put that one to rest. Like all family's we fight but when it matters....
To those who have helped out with Krome's Pathfinders, I salute you. You are very classy people. I only wish my finances alowed me to do the same. For now I'm afraid the best I can do is offer my best wishes.
Elcian