I remember, back when I was in college, telling my friends that I'd never get stuck in a dead-end desk job, doing something I didn't really care about, just to bring in cash. I justified most of my first 15 years here in Seattle with the fact my job(s) either A) gave me enough flexibility and cash to play when I wanted or B) were "interesting enough" most of the time. I also had (and have) my parents as the role model for major career changes and figured that, with patience and time, I'd figure out what I wanted to do.
Truck driving. Physical therapy. Project management. Home inspection. Software analyst.
And eventually, nursing. Perhaps the most important contributor to making the commitment was the support of Anastasia. She'd finally heard something that she really believed I would (and could) do.
So, here we go. I found out today that I got into Shoreline's RN program. Starts in six weeks. Time for another adventure.
Hip-Hip-Hooray!!!!! Way to go Marcus!!!! You've worked *very* hard to get here . . . now the fun starts! Congratulations, Nurse Marcus!
ReplyDeleteWe echo Mica's words. Congratulations, Marco. You'll be a great one.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Marcus - very exciting!
ReplyDeleteHey there Marcus: I feel like I know you through your dad's blog! It's funny, your life now reminds me so much of me and my husband when we were your age. We went out climbing at least twice a week, more if Gerry called in sick to work. We had a climbing partner that went through a similar job journey as you described and he is now an RN. Such parallels..... anyway, love your blog, I'm adding it to my blog roll to remember to read it, instead of searching over at Hollis' site!
ReplyDeleteHi Tracey! Small world and similar paths indeed -- I'm excited to take the new road.
ReplyDeleteI love it that you guys now know each other.
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