Linking up with Becky today for her Show & Tell link up about careers!
1. Tell us what you studied in college. Is your job now related to what you studied?
Well, yes. I'm currently still in college, but I'm going to school for nursing. My job right now, I take care of individuals with disabilities... so my degree will definitely help me advance in that field.
2. Tell us what your everyday job looks like.
Every day is different. Some days I get my butt kicked physically, some days I laugh with my clients so hard I can't breathe, and then other days I just go in, make sure the clients are taken care of and all of their needs are met and that's it. Some days are relaxed.
3. Do you have a picture of you at work? Show us.
Very blurry, but its the only picture I have of me at work.
4. In 10 years, what do you see yourself doing? Same thing? More? Tell us.
I definitely see myself working as an RN, preferably in a hospital setting on the peds floor or working in the OB/nursery department. We will see though, I am open to just about any specialty.
5. Tell us what you have learned, and what {if any} recommendations you may have for those looking to go into the field you are in.
Oh jeez. What haven't I learned? Patience, trust, empathy (over and over), you only get one chance to live--make the best of it, unconditional love, respect... really, I could go on and on.
This field--working with adults with disabilities--hands on, is the best job I've ever had, it's what made me go back to school.. however, don't do it if you don't love it, it's not a job you can just go to work and go home... you have to love it or you can't do it. End of story. It's a tough job, demanding, challenging, frustrating at moments, even stressful... but I can honestly say, that hug I get from a client or something they say or do that makes me laugh... worth every. single. frustrating, challenging moment.
Wow. It was Christmas the last time I posted...holy cow so MUCH has happened!
1. Found a job I really like. I like my clients and the staff I work with. :)
2. I fell in love ;) more on that later.
3. I started a new school. This semester was definitely not my best work... trying to get accustomed to living with toddlers and staying up way too late with my best.. however, I'm determined next semester to put my best foot forward and do better!
Lessons I have learned:
Life is short. If there is one thing I have learned this last year.... it's that life is short. Tell the people that you love... that you love them.. every day. I have 4 best friends who (I try anyway, sometimes I forget) I tell them every I talk to them that I love them. Because, honestly, you never know when the last time will be.
Patience is a virtue. And at that, one I do not possess much of. Only a few people know why, but the last 3 months have been requiring a LOT of patience from me. Which has been HARD. Really freaking hard some days. Most of the time, I can handle it. But... as I am a woman, some days, I break. I cry, I eat ice cream and watch a chick flick, and I'm better. But I do not recommend this to anyone. It sucks. But, I know that this situation is not permanent. It will not last forever. In a few years I will look back at this and know it made me stronger, made "this" better, and for that, I will be grateful.
You only live once. Ok, I am not going to run around and be like YOLO YOLO. No, not me. But in reality, you only DO live once.. so make the most of it. And that I have. I've done some crazy things this year....things that were highly unexpected...very unlike "me". Or the person I used to be. I've been hurt this year, and I've been incredibly, incredibly happy. Since December.... I've grown. I've lived, I've definitely learned. I'm not saying I went out and did law-breaking things. No. But I did things that were out of character for me. And you know what? IT WAS GREAT! I don't regret it whatsoever... and I 'm happier because of it.
I have the best support systems in this world. Not necessarily a lesson.... but a truth I come to realize more and more every day. The last 2 1/2 months, like I said, have been frustrating for me. But I have these AWESOME friends and family members who have been so supportive during all of this. My best friend especially, who just listens to me vent, eats ice cream with me and watches Grease with me at 1 in the morning. I would be so lost without her. I can't imagine my life without these wonderful people. They have been just fantastic lately. Giving me hugs when I need it, having a ear to listen, and being able to make me laugh so hard I forget about my frustrations. Love them all dearly.
So, I fell in love.
I'm 100%, head over heels in love. A year ago, I thought I was going to marry the guy I was with.... but thankfully, God's plans are better than mine :)
I never thought it was possible to fall this hard, this fast. But it is. And there's nothing quite like it. To be honest, I enjoy it. There are moments I may not... but I know it's totally worth each moment. :)
So there's the last 6 months of my life in a nutshell..
have a good weekend!
