Today was definitely one of those days. One of those days that are so crazy, you're forced to step back a little and reevaluate your life and the direction you've chosen. Maybe it was because of the total of 28 clients that we saw today. Maybe it was the mere fact that everything that could have possibly gone wrong, did, and as working supervisor, three clerks and two new Certified Health Professionals in training had no choice but to turn to me for solutions. Maybe it was the 93-degree weather and the crying kids who couldn't tolerate it. Or the really weak air-conditioning, nay, the lack thereof. Maybe it's the gas prices...but even the thought of another day complaining about gas prices is getting old. One fine day...gone mad. Monday, Mad-day, Tuesday, Madder-day...is it Friday yet?
Today I took a step back. I was so stressed I even got a headache. One of those. On the bright side, I did start questioning my life...(if this isn't the bright side, frankly, I don't know what is!):
Is what I think I want to do really what I want to do?
Dun-dun-dunnnn.
The answer? Yes. But with an economy such as ours, I can do better. I just know it. Now for you aspiring dietitians out there in the healthcare field, here's something to consider, brought to you by dietitiancentral.com's 2008 SALARY SURVEY:
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Don't be fooled by those numbers though, like I just was approximately 2.3 minutes ago, especially the one with the highest yearly salary. Do consider the fact that some jobs require years and years of experience before you can make that much money! In addition to certificates, specific degrees and special trainings! Do...your...homework!
Now for the state of Illinois, the highest yearly salary ($86,000) is working as a Scientist and Diabetes Educator in Highland Park for a food manufacturing company. Hm...something to consider.
Decisions. Decisions. Decisions.
First step...
Location. Location. Location.
After all, I gotta start somewhere...
2 comments:
I'm in the middle of getting my 4-year nursing degree, and am very interested in the "green" movement (have since I was 10) along with green transportation (cycling, walking, etc). I have a B.S. in business and was a public affairs officer for the Navy. Have any suggestions how to marry all of this into one career?
Hi Anna,
Sorry it took me so long to respond. I didn't realize you left this comment until today! But considering your background and current major? I'm thinking you should stray away from the more institutional approach as a nurse. You just seem so ambitious and passionate about the whole "green" movement I can't seem to picture you working on the floor at a hospital, pulling shifts left and right. If you have the money, and the resources, and the connections, recreate the idea of a "nursing home." You have the business background, and the public affairs experience, and you're going to be a nurse! You've got it all. Use this for inspiration: http://www.cga.ct.gov/2005/rpt/2005-R-0618.htm
I'm not sure if it'll help but they had some really good ideas that I found interesting.
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