Complete carrer change, what do you think??
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I'm currently employed in a job that does my frikin head in (Building services, CAD technician), since I've got another 30odd years left to work I've decided to jack it all in and go to university, like I should have done in the first place.
I've decided that I want to do something that has variety, involves interacting with people, helping them out and being a specialist in something that has a shortfall of skilled preofessionals.
So I'm seriously considering a degree in Podiatry (Chiropody).
I know it'll involve gnawing corns off 80 year old feet with my teeth on a regular basis, but after a few years you can work privately, specialise and make some good money.
The big incentive is that the NHS pay all your course fees and your gaurenteed a job at the end of it, I may even qualify for a small bursary while training.
So does that sound like a plan to you, or do you think I should be a plumber instead??
Don't suppose anyone on here is a Podiatrist that can offer some advice is there??
>>> Edited by dave_s13 on Friday 28th February 09:20
I've decided that I want to do something that has variety, involves interacting with people, helping them out and being a specialist in something that has a shortfall of skilled preofessionals.
So I'm seriously considering a degree in Podiatry (Chiropody).
I know it'll involve gnawing corns off 80 year old feet with my teeth on a regular basis, but after a few years you can work privately, specialise and make some good money.
The big incentive is that the NHS pay all your course fees and your gaurenteed a job at the end of it, I may even qualify for a small bursary while training.
So does that sound like a plan to you, or do you think I should be a plumber instead??
Don't suppose anyone on here is a Podiatrist that can offer some advice is there??
>>> Edited by dave_s13 on Friday 28th February 09:20
My brother in law is a chiropodist and has yet to see the big bucks. You have to do a lot more than just your degree. He's working through it now and works for an authority which funds training well.
If you got into a health authority that didn't fund well it could take a long time to get through it all as the big money is there when you get to do minor surgery and so on which takes some qualifying for...
If you really want to hurt people why not dentistry...
Cheers
DC
If you got into a health authority that didn't fund well it could take a long time to get through it all as the big money is there when you get to do minor surgery and so on which takes some qualifying for...
If you really want to hurt people why not dentistry...
Cheers
DC
Hmm interesting.
I'm under no illusion that its 3 years then bang your earning big bucks, I'm thinking more in terms of say 5-7 years down the line (after graduating), when your able to specialise and make some proper money.
Does you Bro in law seem to be enjoying the job or has he any regrets?
I'm aranging to sit in with a practising Podiatrist to get a feel of what the job is actually like, and also to get a peek at what motor he's driving
Your right about Dentistry, very interesting subject and you can earn stupid amounts of cash but getting there is prohibitively expensive for me.
I'm under no illusion that its 3 years then bang your earning big bucks, I'm thinking more in terms of say 5-7 years down the line (after graduating), when your able to specialise and make some proper money.
Does you Bro in law seem to be enjoying the job or has he any regrets?
I'm aranging to sit in with a practising Podiatrist to get a feel of what the job is actually like, and also to get a peek at what motor he's driving
Your right about Dentistry, very interesting subject and you can earn stupid amounts of cash but getting there is prohibitively expensive for me.
I hate feet really - some women have dainty ankles and the like, they're OK but some have hefty great milk bottle ankles and taken size 10 shoes FFS!
You wanna retrain? - go do sports massage and pain relief!
A lot to learn about the body but all interesting stuff - plus money to be made - growth industry and all.
You wanna retrain? - go do sports massage and pain relief!
A lot to learn about the body but all interesting stuff - plus money to be made - growth industry and all.
plipton said: You could alway become a Gaenocologist. It's hole new experience, Fnarr fnarr
I did.
In brief;
I was working as a traffic management engineer (lots of CAD too) when my father died suddenly. After a brief but very unpleasant mid life crisis aged 28 I decided I needed to do something more meaningful with my life. So I went to college 3 nights a week for three years at after work. Got three A's in physics, chemistry, and biology. Did all the leg work to get into medical school. I sold my house, car, etc. and went off to medical school having no idea whether I would last the first year. After year two the stresses proved too much for a five year relationship so she went as well. Graduated five years later.
I am now an obstetrician and gynaecologist and yes I have wallpapered my hall through the letterbox.
This was the biggest gamble, hardest and bravest, and the most difficult thing I have ever done. It is also the best thing I have ever done. It is completely possible to do and the rewards are there both emotionally and financially, but you need to go into it with your eyes open as it (especially medicine) can be a long, very, very hard road.
I only wish he could have been at my graduation.
Good luck mate.
Al.
Yep indeed, that was one helluva achievment, big respect.
Thing is I can't see myself being able to afford going to medical school as you did it. Podiatry and other healthcare proffesion degree's are currently being funded by the NHS. This means I can do the degree be a part time CAD whore to make ends meet and not end up in s $hitload of debt.
Its early days yet anyway, I might set up these meetings to watch a Podiatrist in action and find that I have a severe aversion to diseased appendages
>> Edited by dave_s13 on Friday 28th February 14:04
>> Edited by dave_s13 on Friday 28th February 14:05
Thing is I can't see myself being able to afford going to medical school as you did it. Podiatry and other healthcare proffesion degree's are currently being funded by the NHS. This means I can do the degree be a part time CAD whore to make ends meet and not end up in s $hitload of debt.
Its early days yet anyway, I might set up these meetings to watch a Podiatrist in action and find that I have a severe aversion to diseased appendages
>> Edited by dave_s13 on Friday 28th February 14:04
>> Edited by dave_s13 on Friday 28th February 14:05
You are quite correct regarding the financial aspects. Bank on £20k worth of debt for a medical degree, unless you've got rich parents / partner or you can live like a hermit. The student grant just about paid for my room at £33 /week plus bills. You will be able to pay it all off in 5 years max though and still have a good standard of living.
It's worth it though.
It's worth it though.
Don't go into Chiropidy feet first...
and just remember its Heel out there on the streets...
just keep instep wiht everyone else thats all...
at first you'll be driving some old nail that needs a toe to start it now and again but after a while Oh sorry, these are getting too corny.
Who said shoooe off then?
and just remember its Heel out there on the streets...
just keep instep wiht everyone else thats all...
at first you'll be driving some old nail that needs a toe to start it now and again but after a while Oh sorry, these are getting too corny.
Who said shoooe off then?
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