It is never too late for an education!
At the age of 45, i was in a job that i was not happy with. It became such a part of my daily life. I constantly felt like i was in a rut. Nowhere to go but in the same direction. That direction was leading me to a neverending road of despair and frustration.
Yes, the job paid way above average salary for they type of job i was doing. There is nothing wrong with the job i had. I was in the Resturant business. i managed for a few years. Landed a position at this job and put 11 years into it. I trained people in my position and others as well. I was on top of my game. The long hours and grueling toll it took upon my body and spirit was becomeing too much.
I love animals. always have. Always have wanted to work with animals. I give to the ASPCA as well as The Humane Society of America. I own 6 chihuhuas and a Black and tan Coon hound and a cat i rescued 4 years ago. luckily i live in a large house and it doesnt appear i have that many animals!
I realized one day as i was sitting here dreading another work day, that i want to be a vet tech or assistant. I plan on obtaining my Veterinary Assisting diploma and then furthering my education soon thereafter.
I get many questions asked of me. Why after all these years, do you now what a change in your life?
There are several reasons. A few that inspire me more than the rest.
One of the reasons is i want to be educated. I want to do more and achieve more and make a difference somehow, someday in what i choose in my career. I would love to work for the Humane Society someday and aid in the rescue of abanonded and abused animals. Aid in the healing of these lost angels. Whether it be a hug and just holding them to let them know there is love in this world. That someone does care.
Another reason, my grown sons. They are amazed of what i am doing and how well i am doing in my studies and exams. They tell me this is the happiest they have seen me in many years.To go for it. As much as i love animals, it would be the perfect fit in a career choice for me.
A career. That is a very important reason as well. I want a career. Not a job that i just do to make sure my family eats and the lights will stay on, a career that will do these things as well and most importantly, a career i look forward to each day as i stumble out of my bed each day and face the world. I will no longer tell myself over and over while preparing for my day, "you can do this, 8 hours you will be home!"
I am soon to be 46. As i tell young people, such as my sons. Dont put off your education. Let nothing stop you. Dont make excuses. Dont say that infamous saying, "I will go to school later." as i have done. What motivates me the most is the fact that someday i will be have my diploma for Veterinary Assisting, and then a associates degree in Sciences. If it takes me until i am 50, so be it. I will be 50 anyway God willing. So why not have an education and my self esteem intact when i do turn 50?
The motivation i have had of late, is a sad one.
One of my Chihuhuas, Lillie, she is 7 years old. She is beautiful and smart and so behaved as are her siblings and parents. She recently had been put into a animal hospital and spent a week struggling to be here. She has cancer. She has it in her chest cavity. She is on meds to assist in her breathing functions. She is doing so well. it is hard to beleive she is sick. She goes for monthly check-ups. The veterinarian that cares for her is amazing. She not only saved my baby girl's life, she is just a all around great person. Everyone is amazed by how well Lillie is doing.
It inspired me as i watch the Vet techs care for her on our visits. the compassion. the love they show the animals is beyond extraordinary. I hope that someday i can be part of a team as dedicated as these individuals are.
It is never to late to reach any goal. To set standards for yourself. It is more than okay to want more out of life and to obtain that education. Which is important.as the saying goes for me, "hindsight is 20/20."
