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.