charlo81

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1. (Realistic) Encouragement, please!

   charlo81 replied to charlo81's topic in Job Hunt

   Thanks so much for the replies! I thought about becoming a nurse when I was younger, and graduated from a Medical Science academy within my high school (I was then certified as a CNA and EMT-B but never used either, mostly because I went to college ...

2. (Realistic) Encouragement, please!

   charlo81 replied to charlo81's topic in Job Hunt

   I have been back in Raleigh for a year now-I lived here for most of my life (I lived in Virginia til I was five, and was in the Raleigh/Cary area for 20 years before moving to NYC).

3. (Realistic) Encouragement, please!

   charlo81 posted a topic in Job Hunt

   Long story short: I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work. 2 years of experience doing Adult Protective Services. I was laid off in 2009, and after relocating from NYC to North Carolina and working in retail to pay the bills, I am ready to start...

4. I got a job!!!! BOO-YOW!

   charlo81 replied to Chicago's topic in Job Hunt

   This is awesome, and as someone who is only starting to take prereqs, very encouraging. I was starting to get TERRIFIED that I am embarking on a journey in a field where there are no jobs at all. Congratulations, and THANK YOU!