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.
