Burnt Out

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by static808

graduated an electrical engineer, but the industry was filled with personality types that didn't suit me well, so i decided to become a high school math teacher in south central LA. good benefits, summer's off, home by 315pm, it was the perfect gig, until i was being targeted by veteran teachers for "unorthodox" teaching methods. (basically, the older teachers were jealous since i taught in a very freestyle manner that netted me the highest standardized test scores in the math department, as well as two math teacher of the year awards). so after getting run-out of that school, i became a freelance comic book artist and a stay-at-home dad. another bit of advice: make sure you like what you do for a career. i stayed away from engineering since i knew i would be miserable working 60 hour weeks with people from revenge of the nerds. remember, money cant buy back the time you lost working at a job that you dont like...

--B

wow, that's some career you've had. i personally know a few people who are/trying to be engineers. and one of my best friends is planning on becoming a math teacher right now. as of now, you're the only comic book artist that i know. at least you like your job. oh yea, i like helping people, so being a nurse shouldn't be that bad to me. i like cars a lot, so once i save enough money, i might open my own garage as a side job.

[static808]

Originally Posted by Kaotic Lazagna

oh yea, i like helping people, so being a nurse shouldn't be that bad to me.

i'm glad you're going to a profession that you enjoy! i too know waaay to many people who dislike their jobs and regret choosing certain career paths, and we're all only in our mid-20s!! i'm only 26 and have swithced career paths 3 times already (4 if you count being a house-husband as an official career). i absolutely loove being a stay at home dad (hardest and most rewarding job i've had, and i've dodged bullets in south central LA!!). i wish you well on your finals and good luck with the whole nursing thing. my nephew has 1 more year to go before he too becomes a licensed nurse...

--B

[Kaotic Lazagna]

Originally Posted by static808

i'm glad you're going to a profession that you enjoy! i too know waaay to many people who dislike their jobs and regret choosing certain career paths, and we're all only in our mid-20s!! i'm only 26 and have swithced career paths 3 times already (4 if you count being a house-husband as an official career). i absolutely loove being a stay at home dad (hardest and most rewarding job i've had, and i've dodged bullets in south central LA!!). i wish you well on your finals and good luck with the whole nursing thing. my nephew has 1 more year to go before he too becomes a licensed nurse...

--B

thanks. for some reason i had anxiety throughout my entire bio final. bah. but yea, finally done with that class. just one more final left and then it's break!

that's cool, i'm still not even in the nursing program. tell your nephew congrats. i can't wait until i'm an RN.