decisions lately? I've been unemployed for over a year now and frankly I've gotten sick of being at home and worrying about how to pay the bills to keep the utilities from being shut off.

I made the decision today to make a life altering change. I'm going to be embarking upon a 8 week training course to become a Phlebotomist. At the age of 42 I'm going to learn a completely new job skill. I look forward to this little adventure with great enthusiasm. This will enable me to become more gainfully employed. It will allow me to finally move myself and my boys down to the coast where I've wanted to be for several years.

So, anybody else made any big decisions lately?

congrats I wish ya the best of luck!! I didnt go to college until I was 42 and NEVER regretted it!!

I did!!!

at 40 I left the husband and put myself through college. Loved it so much, I'm now going after my 2nd degree.

I did phlebotomy as part of my first degree and loved it!!! good luck!!

I quit my job two weeks ago. My EX fiancee said he would take care of my bills.

Now I have to go job hunting and worry about my bills until I find something.

Actually I have. Spent all winter wallowing in the hurt of a failed relationship. Shook it off with the coming of spring. Started Yoga. Actually stopped walking around with my eyes on the ground. New season, new me. Next is finding a place to volunteer.

Congrats!

My life altering decision was to sign a lease on a rental yesterday. I'm scared to death and excited as all get out. But can I do it? We'll see!

Got a good friend who did Phlebotomy...that job offers opportunities to expand your education and career opportunities.

Go for it. Good luck!

Wise man told me long long time ago...
ONY RELY ON YOURSELF!!! Thats the only one that will ever be there for ya

I cant tell you how true it is!!

Good for you Mr. Beans!
I altered my life last summer. I left Washington state, (after living there 30 yrs.), to move down to New Mexico to be with my man.

That's Ms. Beans! and thanks everybody for the encouragement. I'm looking at this as just one small step to sumthing bigger and better!!

No doubt....I won't be so STUPID next time around~

...sorry! Ms. Beans

Just wanted to say congratulations and good luck on your new path!

Wow where do I start well I left my old job working at a Ski Resort and bought a Club Since then the stress level increased and I had a Heart Attack. I now have a Pacemaker at the age of 41 and do Cardio vasular therapy everyday

So I guess my next step is to lay low, rid myself of stress. Smoke more ,Drink more, and eat Twinkies Let alone pursue a relationship with someone.

OK I need a hug


Crap I forgot Good luck to you Beans

This is amazing! I admire you so much! I haven't made too many changes- I'm lucky enough to already work in healthcare - although there have been cubacks where I work also.

I think you're going to find out this was the right thing to do and it's going to pay off!! Great job!

Bert- you have to take it easy sweetie...try to enlist some help so you don't have too much on your shoulders!

Best of luck with your new career.....
I have been a phlebotomist for nearly 25 years and I still find it endlessly fascinating and I still love it....
My biggest life decision lately was to get out and try dating again.... It's all changed since I was young...(I'm 49)

Whats a Phlebotomist anyway?

A phlebotomist draws blood from your arm when you need a lab test done. Some like me also do limited testing in the lab.
We are your local hospital vampires............

So thats what they call you. I find this out the day after I get discharged