After years of schooling and several office jobs, I realized that I was completely unqualified for anything that I actually want to do. I didn't want to get stuck in another administrative/secretarial job, hating my life and wishing I could do something different. So instead, I quit my horrendous accounting job, and decided to look into nursing schools. I ended up taking a Certified Nursing Assistant training course, and passed my state tests a few weeks later. Then I took a Phlebotomy class and learned how to draw blood samples.
But as I started looking for jobs, I found that most of my options as a CNA were in nursing homes and long-term care facilities. But on a whim, I applied for a Medical Assistant job at a place called Peak Otolaryngology. With a lot of luck, and as a huge blessing, I got the job.
My first day was Thursday, and I have realized that taking a chance and doing something completely different has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. I only have to work 4 days a week, no weekends, no holidays. My benefits are paid for in full by the clinic, and I get free lunch EVERY DAY. Plus, if the physicians are done for the day, the medical assistants are done for the day. On Friday I got off work at 3:45. And they buy all my scrubs for me. It's amazing. Plus, it's a huge step above being a CNA, and it's the most incredible training and experience that I could get. I'm learning how to do CT scans, process blood samples, assist during surgeries, give allergy shots, etc. etc. And now I actually get to do something all day that doesn't make me want to shove a pen in my eye and throw my swivel chair out the window.
It's been amazing already. And now I can start nursing school part-time, and still have a full-time job. Perfect.
2 comments:
shanna, i wish i could be brave like you and just dive into something so new to me. i'm so happy for you, you've found something that makes you happy. i hate the thought of throwing the swivel chair out the window, i feel like that all the time. i don't currently have a job but all i've been looking for is lame office jobs and i'm so sick of it and i haven't even taken any of the jobs. what do i do?
That is so cool. That would be so fun. Too bad the sight of blood makes me pass out... so wouldn't be the best job for me :-( But next time I need my blood drawn and I'm in the area, I'll call you up!!! haha
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