It’s time for a change
I work in the newspaper industry, which has taken a huge hit lately. Last month, we found out a few Advertising Production Artist positions (which is what I do) are going to be shipped out to India. It is not going to get better … indeed there is speculation that all the jobs in my department will be gone within a couple of years. There are a few Creative Artist positions, which is a step up from mine, available. However, I think that younger, hipper people would be better suited for those positions. I am very good at programs like Photoshop but I know in my heart that I belong to the wrong demographic. I’m tired of this work anyway.
Soooo …. at 46 I am looking in a new direction. I have been playing around with the idea of entering the health field for some time now, but I am rather sceered because I wasted $23K in a useless Online degree 
hahaha I am about $45K in debt (credit cards, school loans, and my car) … crazy. I have done alot better with my finances and therefore am paying the debts off. But … going back to school (and yes, I am doing it right and going for my Bachelor’s) will increase the debt by $20-30K. Shit! 
I am so tired of borrowing money that is due back with interest.
Despite all of that unhappy horseshit I realize that I really have to go back to school. Now’s the time to begin planning before I get canned, haha. I certainly don’t want to have to settle for $10-12/hour jobs. Since the graphics industry has dried up (and I am not very good at programming) I have to make the smart decision. Smart decisions have 3 parts:
1. Make sure it’s something that I like, am interested in, can be passionate about. I am passionate about obstetrics, nutrition and physical fitness (of course 
) That way, I know I can stay the course.
2. Make sure it’s a career that pays as well as being something that I like. Nursing surely fits that bill.
3. When the decision is made, attend a TRUE, ACCREDITED, TRANSFERABLE UNIVERSITY! I tell you, there’s alot of Higher Ed scams just waiting to pounce on unsuspecting souls 
Since I am 46 and not 26, my health is the utmost importance for the rest of my life. Bodybuilding fits the bill for that … eating wholesome foods and maintaining my strength with weights and cardio. Perhaps, when I’m 70 or so, I’ll be ready for another career change And I’ll be up to the challenge! 
