I got the JOB!!!

“I got the Animal Care Technician job!!


I am soo happy! it's all i ever wanted. They will train me in the ER, Operating Room, x-rays.

the only problem is, it's a couple thousand dollars less then what I am making here. But the up side is, that after I enter the Medical Program at school, I will get hired as a Veterinary technician and with it comes a big raise. Which means that within 2 years I could be in my field makng more money then if I had stayed here!

I told them that I will call them on Monday.
I need to think about what is best for my family.

If you have any advice I am open to all. I know that when it comes down to it, this will be my decision. Tree has been so wonderfull and I thank him for all the support!”

“Congrats!

Are they going to be understanding about your school hours? That can be worth a lot.”

“Less money?

Well, no more kayak acquisitions for a while, is there?”

“Congrats, Mapes! Hey, here's an idea: you can practice various procedures on Treebeard!”

“Money is irrelevant in the long run. You can always adjust your lifestyle (within reason) to accommodate a lower salary. What is far more important is your happiness / job satisfaction. If this is what you want to do for a profession, then this is what you SHOULD do.”

“I'm happy for you Mapes.
Be sure and talk with treebeard and see if you guys can swing it with y'all having the new house and all.”

“congrats Maple, you can swing it. If it is what you want to do go for it. Very few people have a job they like.”

“yes there are a lot of things to talk about. for one I have to work sat :(

yes, they will work about my school. sucky thing is its on a swing shift. hours will change week to week”

“Maple, you'll hardly notice the difference in your paycheck for a couple grand. Plus, if its really what you want to do, you'll be happier, which means your family will be happier.

Its a foot in the door when you're done with school, too. That counts for a lot.”

“Go for it! Congratulations. The comments about happiness are true. I just got off the phone with a person making 75K who is miserable in the job, the money is nice but all they talked of was the problems.”

“Monkeys were reported to be flying over the frozen river Styx as Violin said “ I agree with wanderer”.”

“Sounds like you already know what you wanna do and just have to convince yourself.

If the long run play is working in the field that you want doing something you really like it's probably the right answer.

Congrats!”

“it means less time on TT.

so I don't know about this.

j/k”

“Mapleleaf, take it.

This is what you have been dreaming of, talking about, and striving for. You opened the first "door" when you choose to finally go back to school, this is just one of many more opening before you.

Congratuspankalations!”

“That's great news Maple! I am so happy for you getting the job you want! Good luck and I'm sure you'll do great!”

“Hmmm...
Stay where you are and hate it.
Go somewhere and do something you have an interest in lose a little cash now and make a bunch back later.

There is nothing to think about.
Do it.

Congratulations!”

“I have said before how I quit a job with a major oil and gas producer to go to work for a very small independant company. I've had no regrets whatsoever.

This past week, our company hired an engineer I worked for at the major. He is now our VP. I just got out of a meeting with him as to what he expects of me in the future.

I was just told that with the skillsets I have, that he is obviously familiar with, I may be going to places like China, Australia, South Africa, and who knows where else to develop coal bed methane for use in the generation of electricity in these places.

So, what does all this mean? Who knows. Today you might be taking x-rays, not too far down the road you might be running your own business. So the loss in wages now, may mean an increas in the future, and above all, your happiness knowing your doing what you want to be doing, not what you have to be doing.

Good Luck!!”

“hey, i used to be a vet tech, it's not too bad.

work on saturday??? no trips!!! :(”

“ARGH!

for me, being around sick animals is almost sadder than being around sick people.

I hope you end up liking this job, Maple. Congrats!”

“congratulations Maple. I'm so envious! When I did a job change a couple of years ago,(still a nurse...but a change) my income TRIPLED but ya know what? I still hate/DREAD going to work. Go for what you love so you can whistle while you work. I'm happy for you :-)”

“CONGRATULATIONS!

I remember the excitement with which you spoke about working with animals when we talked in the summer. I'm thrilled for you, Maple!”

“for me, being around sick animals is almost sadder than being around sick people.

Phaed, unfortunately I worked as a vet tech for 3 and a half years and I kind of grew immune to seeing sick animals. You have to detach yourself or it'll really tear at your heart.”

“Prepare your family as best you can for the change and then take it. It's the change in work schedule that will be hardest on them so be prepared in case the transition is a bit rough.

Congratulations!”

“Congratulations, Maple! There is nothing like having a job you love. Best of luck and much success!!”

“Yeah, Scorchfire, Maple can have my share of detachment.

Argh.”

“Hey Maple! CONGRATULATIONS!”

“Hey, I didn't want to hit "submit".
Glad you got this job. I knew you would.

But...please fix you dang computer at home, or you will never post anymore!!!”

“Congratulations Maple!

Looking forward to going to work is worth double time, anytime.

I wish you the best.”

“Way to go Mapes!!

I feel the best thing for your family is what’s going to make you happiest. You are going from a job you said you didn’t like to one that is what you really want to do. Living with a few grand less a year for awhile is not that hard to do. Ya just have to look for the places you can tighten the belt.”

“Good Luck Mapleleaf!”

“Go for it, Mapleleaf!”

“congrats and good luck with your decision mapleleaf!

I know you hate your current job, but swing shift and weekends could be tough.”

“Good luck, ML. That sounds like a great opportunity that can be very rewarding.”

“Hey congratulations Mapleleaf! Is it at least closer to home? That can make up for a lot. I'm glad that you got the job. A new job and school, that will keep you busy for sure!”

“There is a cliche that says:

If Mama's happy everbody is happy!

Your family will be happier if you are happier in your life.

Good luck!”

“Bill Clinton could've saved himself a whole lotta grief if only he ahd said that!”

“Congrats Maple!!! Weren't you being transfered with your current job to somewhere with a commute? "Time" itself is a fringe benefit. GOOD LUCK”

“So are ya takin it, huh? huh?”

“not sure yet. need to think about it a little more. i will know by monday. no im tonight?”

“Yea, I'm signing on in a minute, wanted to post the trip report first.”

“Hey, we can talk 2 each other here and IM.


WEEEEEeeeeeeeee”

“still not sure if I am going to take the job

insurance coverage does not start for 6 months.
not good.
I can not understand how it can cost so freakin much. Its off the charts!”

“Dang insurance companies....just rob you..take advantage of the meek and mild...who would even want to be in that buisness???

Congrats Maple”

“way cool!! i hope you get to take the job, Maple...it sounds great. however, you are someone who really needs health insurance. LOL! isn't there a type of insurance that you can buy for like 6 months as a segueway into a new job? Tarpy did that before...i think it was like a hundred-something dollars a month.”

“Lyra, we are looking into it.
it will cost something like 800. a month :(”

“Welcome to the evil world of COBRA insurance!”

“WHAT, $800 a month? that's kee-razy. maybe if you get hurt, you could get the vet to treat you?

MOO HAA HAA! ;-D”

“Does Treebeard have insurance that would cover you?”

“yes. his is not any more cheaper.

it sucks. the idea of not taking a great job offer because of the insurence is blowing my mind. it is totaly unfair.!!”

“wasn't there a law passed that if you left a job, your ex employer is required to insure you for a certain number of months???
maybe not...”