Lately I've been feeling down about my job and my future/retirement etc. I think it's because I'm turning 30 and I feel like I've accomplished so little up till now. My 20's with the exception obviously of my Husband and Kiddo just felt like such a waste. If I had to sum up my 20's in one word "Awkward" comes to mind. Not unlike my teen years I feel like I just haphazardly lived through an entire decade with no real purpose. I'm still discovering myself in many ways; My view on Politics/Religion/Relationships/Style (or lack thereof) - things I feel I should have established by the time I was 30.
The biggest regret I have is that I put off College. I got a job working as a contractor for NASA right after High School graduation. Being young and living on my own of course I didn't give up a nice paycheck to go back to school. I worked there for 8 years until I got laid off. By that time I was only working part time since I had just had my Son, but I was also working part time at my current job (a small start-up). My boss brought me on full time and I've been here ever since about 4 years. I LOVE my Boss, my co-workers and my schedule is something to be envied for sure, but I just feel like I've reached as far as I can possibly go and I just don't see myself doing this job 5 years from now. The only way out of this situation is going back to school. This clicked with me last night and this morning I got the ball rolling; Signed up to get my student ID and got the schedule for the placement tests. My dream is to be a Nurse. I think part of the problem after High School was that I had so many interests that I ended up choosing none. It wasn't until my time at NASA when I joined the rescue team did I decide that I LOVE helping people. Nursing just seemed to me like the perfect fit. I know I've got a long way to go and an uphill battle - Holy cow I've been out of school for 12 YEARS! - But I'm so ready for it...I'm Stoked/Scared/Happy/Excited/Petrified all at once....
I also didn't go to university right out of highschool, and I also became a nurse. It's a long hard 4 years but oh so very worth it. It's the best thing I've ever done in my life so far. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI am 37 and only just graduated from college last year! Hey, at least you actually got married! Still working on that one myself. I am still discovering new things about myself although I am much more calm than in my 20s. I suspect I will be learning more about myself for quite a long time too. :-D
ReplyDeleteThanks Taryn I really am so excited!
ReplyDeleteHa well not actually married - just call him my Husband (Been together for 12 years and we have a son) If that aint married I don;t know what is!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on Graduating I can't wait until I'm in your shoes! ((Hugs))
You have a husband and a child - that's a HUGE achievement for someone still in their 20's! Best of luck with your studies...I started studying a couple of years ago at 26 - it's tough enough but it can be done.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! A new career! I wish you much success with your studies!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement, Emma.
ReplyDeleteThank You!
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