Torn
Hey guys,
I thought I’d write about some recent events in my life that I am a bit torn over.
To start I just got promoted…yay me! lol…I was honesty rather surprised bc I didn’t study for the exam, nor did i take it remotely seriously bc I had no plans of staying in. Don’t get me wrong…I LOVE my job and all that I’ve learned and exerienced…BUT it’s not easy.
ONE DAY…I would like to meet some one I can settle down with…and start a family. I’m definately NOT in a rush nor am I looking honestly. I’m just kind of doing my own thing and focusing on work while I’m recovering…..oh and thank you all for the well wishes and prayers. I really really really appreciate it! It mean alot to me.
But since I’ve made E5 it’s got me thinking. I don’t feel like …Idk..like i’ve done enough…if that makes sense?! I want to do more. I want to see more. I feel like I’ve become complacent in my current command that I’m limiting myself on all that there is to see. My contract ends NOV09 and I need to make a decision quickly…I’m feeling the pressure.
On the other hand…if I get out..I can always go to school. (i’ve been going to school while I’ve been in a only have a few more classes until I start nursing school) But nursing has sort of lost it’s allure to me. I love helping people…i’m naturally a nuturer. I just don’t feel "prepared" to get out. It’s such a big transition…am I ready for this?
My dear friend from Corps School is stationed on Camp pendleton, CA. She is having a blast! I’m SERIOUSLY considering going to Field Medical School in Camp Lejeune, NC (which i tried really hard to do during the end of 2008 but with no luck) and then taking orders to Camp Pendleton with the Marines. I joined (my father and brother are Marines so I’m biased.lol jk) to initially go with them, but was never able to due to whatever circumstancial reason they gave me each time. But, sometimes I find myself thinking I’m 23…I never go out…ok I do but rarely…I work ALL THE TIME ( I have a second job) I just feel like I need to have fun, stop being so darn up tight and goody goody…get a change of pace going, and refocus! I really want to deploy to Afganistan. It will be good for me…I really enjoy being deployed plus i can save a bunch more money before i get out too. But staying in will prolong my degree. I’d like to get my masters in Anesthesia one day!
I really love my job…but am i limiting myself? I don’t want to have any regrets.
Questions….questions… suggestions?
Am I whining? Oh goodness…stop me if I am. lol.
June 8, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Hey!
I’m no expert in life, but it sounds to me like you know what to do. You said you love to be deployed and it will allow you to save $$. If you feel like you would regret it if you don’t go, then you should. And yes…relax and take a breath! You are so young. You have PLENTY of time to go to school! Have some fun and enjoy! There are no "do-overs" for us…live it up!
Best to you!
June 8, 2009 at 9:09 pm
That is a tough decision, you obviously have a lot of options. Best advice would be to go out have fun and not being so uptight like you say. Still continue to work hard though you will always have time to go back to school. If you stay in the military you should go for field medical school that would be challenging but worthwhile.
I’m not active duty but a medic in army national guard definately want to get deployed after I get my bachelors degree, but I also think about grad school and maybe going active duty. And no your not whining cause I pretty much think the same way
Well keep up the good work, and just do what you want, ask your friends and family for advice too.
June 12, 2009 at 7:33 pm
have you thought about maybe going to dmt school as a corpsman it will help you kinda experience something high speed low drag and also get some money in your pocket
June 21, 2009 at 9:51 am
Hey,
I have lots of advice and havce a lot of experience in a wide variety of career fields and dd the school thing as well, up to master’s and still may get a second. Drop me an email. I can pretty much address all the concerns but ultimately the decision is up to you. Life is a one lap race. Life is not a dress rehearsal.
There are a few things to consider.
School is best done soner rather than later for many reasons.
Brick and mortar school is a much better educational experience, I’ll explain more in the email.
You may try the Nurse Corps and see if they will pay for school like some SWO’s do when the go for the JAGC.
You could go the Naval Academy Prep Program.
Do not do LPN, go RN. Better bang for he same effort. You may consider a Nurse Practioner (NP) program.
Nurse can mak 100K+ and i is flexible, you can move anywhere and do that work.
Baby Boomers are at an age where they will need care.
Let’s talk more…..email me.
Best of Luck…