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I'm planning on returning to school to become a laboratory technician/medical technologist. I plan on working through to get my bachelors but if I can start as a technician with an associates I'll do that as well (and go to school while working).
If there's one important thing that my brief career as a medical assistant taught me it's that I am - without a doubt - not a people person. Being in a lab and away from patients would be a good job for me. I think this may also be why my current job gives me a subtle sense of unease. I like it, but when dealing with people with disabilities you have to be diplomatic to an extent. That is simply not a strong point of mine.
I have no doubt about being able to complete the program and earn my degree. What I am nervous about is getting a job when I'm finished. I've read that the field is expected to grow over 14% between now and 2018 but I'm still afraid of finishing, not being able to find a job, and end up stuck where I am with even more debt.
I really don't know what I want to get out of posting this. Maybe some support and encouragement. Also advice on how to network. I did plan on getting my CNA cert and working in a hospital to get some references, but seeing as I really don't like people I don't know if that would be a good idea. Lately I've been feeling stuck in a rut. To an extent the idea of getting my degree gives me hope but that's overshadowed by the feeling of dread that it won't work out and I'll be in an even worse position than I am now.
If there's one important thing that my brief career as a medical assistant taught me it's that I am - without a doubt - not a people person. Being in a lab and away from patients would be a good job for me. I think this may also be why my current job gives me a subtle sense of unease. I like it, but when dealing with people with disabilities you have to be diplomatic to an extent. That is simply not a strong point of mine.
I have no doubt about being able to complete the program and earn my degree. What I am nervous about is getting a job when I'm finished. I've read that the field is expected to grow over 14% between now and 2018 but I'm still afraid of finishing, not being able to find a job, and end up stuck where I am with even more debt.
I really don't know what I want to get out of posting this. Maybe some support and encouragement. Also advice on how to network. I did plan on getting my CNA cert and working in a hospital to get some references, but seeing as I really don't like people I don't know if that would be a good idea. Lately I've been feeling stuck in a rut. To an extent the idea of getting my degree gives me hope but that's overshadowed by the feeling of dread that it won't work out and I'll be in an even worse position than I am now.
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