I Guess I Passed.

I got a letter in the mail today which stated, "...your placement test scores were sufficiently high enough to earn you an invitation to discuss entering the Honors Curriculum." It looks like it is designed for Liberal Arts majors, but it's worth looking into. I don't think this can hurt my chances of getting into the Nursing program, but I hope it HELPS. I still have to wait until next week to schedule my follow up with an Academic Advisor, so I'll find out then.

This weekend will be spent watching hockey (go Flyers!) and filling out financial aid forms.

Small Pipe in the Spokes

Last week, before I made the big "Back to School" desicion, I scheduled and interview for this morning. The interview, I feel, went pretty well. The woman I met with was very nice, and seems to have the same work ethic and communication tactics as I. I go sometime late next week for a second interview with one of the higher-ups.

I am concerned because the possibility of getting hired is definitely there, and, if the salary and bonus package is good, I am going to be VERY tempted. I've never not had a job, and I may not be able to resist.

I have a lot to consider...

The Waiting is the Hardest Part

I went to take the embarrassing placement test yesterday. I say "embarrassing" not because I got a bad score, but because it was pretty remedial. An essay, which was a little challenging, and English and math portions that were multiple choice, brought me back to high school. I hope to hell I got a good score...no, wait- I hope to hell i got EVERY QUESTION RIGHT, because this is basic stuff I should know.

The only things that may have given me trouble were the pre-algebra questions (you know, x+a-k=0, x=?). Those got confusing for a second, but I believe I recovered.

So now I wait.

I have to fill out my FAFSA application, and schedule an appointment with an advisor at the school to go over my career goals, test scores, and other stupid shit I could probably take care of on my own. I have, however, vowed to do this by the books, and so I shall. Aptitude tests and meeting with student advisers that are younger than me, and being placed in study groups where everyone is WAY younger than me is going to be my life for a while.

I guess its better than work.

So, Here we go

Here's the deal: I found out on March 31st that my cushy corporate job was gone. After some panic, serious stress, gin, hard labor, and, finally, simple math, I decided it was time for a career change...scratch that, career do-over.

I am going back to complete a two year R.N. program starting this summer. My wife (herein referred to as "Wifey") is a nurse, and she thinks its a great idea. Whenever I tell anyone else, they agree, even if they do throw in a few "murse" jokes.

I know there are a ton of people just like me heading back to school and changing careers because of the crappy economic climate, and I want to share my experiences with them. In all honesty, while I look forward to the prospect of waking up and going to school rather than work, I'm terrified with the reality of collecting unemployment, having student loans to pay off at 35 years old, looking for odd jobs here and there, and getting back into learning mode, which I was never really that good at anyway. Its scary, and maybe someone will find comfort in knowing someone else is going through the same shit.

So that's why I'm here. And even if no one ever reads my posts, it still serves as a cathartic outlet for my stresses. I look forward to sharing.