Luke Skywanker
Confession: There is a part of me that thinks I missed my calling as a veterinarian. I considered it, growing up--but when I got to college, I didn't "feel like" taking all that science.
Luke Skywanker
"Missed my calling" is the wrong phrase. There are many callings.
Luke Skywanker
I guess it's more accurate to say, "sometimes I wish I had listened to that one."
space witch
if it makes you feel better? one of my college besties who is one of the toughest, most pragmatic people I know, routinely gets driven to tears and depression over veterinary work. she loves her job but it hurts.
space witch
I knew enough about myself to know that was the part that would break me.
Luke Skywanker
Yeah, I mean there's lots of downsides, too.
Luke Skywanker
Maybe it's just that, right now, I have no direction.
Luke Skywanker
and that one is definite
space witch
yeah, I know this feel.
PlurkDevi
How's that book coming along? :-)
Luke Skywanker
PlurkDevi : pfffft

I've done my taxes, started my next class, and done some more reading I had to do
Luke Skywanker
BUT "start essay" is top of my list for tomorrow ;-)
PlurkDevi
Awesome. Imposing direction on people is one of my many services!
Luke Skywanker
You are good at it!
Luke Skywanker
Mistress Polly
PlurkDevi
gets all discombobulated
BethampHATamine
Hey, I just went back to school.
Luke Skywanker
ok so I thought I saw you say that but then I lost the plurk
Luke Skywanker
when did this happen??
Luke Skywanker
But I'd have to go like, to a LOT of school
Luke Skywanker
I don't have a pre-med degree of any kind
PlurkDevi
Go to school in Aruba. They'll get you squared away in a year.
successfail
Alternately, if going full vet seems too much work, there are other paths -- vet tech, animal behaviorist, groomer, rehab specialist, it all depends on what it is that draws you to vet med.
successfail
I liked the solving little mysteries aspect of it, plus the 'I fix animals!' so combining the veterinary diagnostics I do for work with being a high needs cat foster scratches the itch for me without the potentially lethal stress.
successfail
(Also tbh I'd need to get my ADHD medicated to handle the focus needed for the sheer amount of rote memorization the first year and second year vet students here get hit with.)
Luke Skywanker
successfail : that's a good point.

Joy said I should get a job like, as a receptionist but I just don't think that'd feel like ENOUGH for me
successfail
Vet tech might be more up your alley, then. It's a four semester program the way my uni runs it.
successfail
And it's a lot more of the practical hands-on of handling animal care rather than the heavy science.
successfail
Although there definitely is still some STEM stuff -- here's our syllabus, as an example, I imagine most reputable US places are similar: Ridgetown Campus | Future Students | Programs | Vete...
Luke Skywanker
I'm sure I could DO it. it's just whether that's what I want

I mean part of why I am where I am today is my refusal to make decisions
BethampHATamine
I started in September. Am working on the pre-req list for a nursing program but am increasingly considering radiology tech or something similar.
BethampHATamine
Right now, I’m just focusing on learning whether or not I feel good committing to school again.
Luke Skywanker
oh wow. congrats!
BethampHATamine
This quarter is psyc, human development. Last quarter I took statistics. I cannot comprehend how I once took a full course load while working full time and still had hobbies and regular D&D.
Luke Skywanker
I know I couldn't
space witch
I've thought of vet tech too 💕
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