I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

Ling07 · Nov 8, 2009

OMG....This is my EXACT situation rite now:cry:... I'm currently working as a Revenue Assistant and have been for about five years and I HATE IT:o & even though it is good money but without bennefits, it is not what I desire:crying2:: I am and ALWAYS have been sooo interested in the medical field but didn't want nor could I afford to go to school for forever and a day, so I'm trying to find a school/training for CNA and once I'm in the field I would love to advance in the medical field, this is what my heart desires :redbeathe..... I only wish my STUPID, STUPID non considerate blood suckers (if they could they would) unprofessional, but they want to call them selves the "All American City Of ???" place of employment would just let me go so I could collect unemployment while I pursue my REAL rewarding career as a which I know I'm going to love!!!

Well I finished my CNA class about 8 months ago and it did usher me into the health care field. It was tough in the beginning because I couldn't find a job so I just kept applying and applying to any and every job. The best advice I can give is find an evening CNA class. Keep your job until you find a job in health care. I really like my job now. I'm making less money than I did at my other job, but I'd rather help an elderly person sing happy birthday than run excel reports and stare at a computer all day.

work&play · Nov 8, 2009

I was making $39/hr as a science substitute teacher. In September, we received a notice stating that we weren't going to be needed untill the end of October.

I took a seven-week CNA class and didn't return to substitute teaching.

LFalcon · Nov 8, 2009

it is so amazing how many of us are in the same boat or feel the same way.

i start cna school tomorrow, i am pretty excited, just trying to get all my paperwork in by the deadline for the lpn class.. i have felt so worthless in my job as an admin and knew it was just a fill in. my husband has a 2yr and is now almost done with his 4yr - taking online classes at spc. one day he said to me.. "so, what are you going to do for the rest of your life".. wow - that stopped me dead in my tracks. i am so thankful to have this opportunity handed to me and i guess getting laid off was not the end of the world.. seems to be the beginning!! :)

please let me know what you all decide to do, i will let ya'll know how the first day was...

gsmama · Nov 9, 2009

you sound like me. I left my job as a document services clerk for a year. I was bored out of my mind. I second guess the decision I made daily. Hopefully it was the right one. I want to do something to help people, so that's why I left the computer/desk job for a more meaningful one.

JinBun77 · Nov 9, 2009

Wow! I am so happy to read your post. I too thought that I was the only one that would give up my good paying job to do CNA then RN. Most of my family also think I am crazy but for years I have been wanting to get into health care and thought I was too stupid to do it. We just relocated to a new area as my husband just got out for the military and now that he is getting settled in his new job, it is MY TURN! I am too sick of sitting on my butt all day doing the same thing over and over again. I wish you the best of luck and keep us posted!

LFalcon · Nov 10, 2009

i sure hope you proceed with cna school.. granted today was the first day of school, but i loved it!! i know i am going to love it.. it was so interesting, i think it will make you feel like you actually made a difference in someones life at the end of the day.. you can do it!!! get a good study guide, take good notes, you will be great!

work&play · Nov 11, 2009

Please lets keep each other posted on the progress of our career change. It will be a great way to know if we made a good choice- if you will.

Two weeks ago, I past my state CNA exam. I haven't really had the time to apply to CNA positions because I'm taking physiology and chemistry, and boy! They're keeping me busy.

JinBun77 · Nov 11, 2009

Hi All,

I am so excited. I signed up today for my CNA class and it starts January 4. If anyone in Texas is interested, I am going to Elite Nurse Aide Academy in Hurst, TX. They are the nicest people ever, affordable and the top ranked CNA school in Texas. I will keep you updated .....

TTYL

mikejjmay · Nov 11, 2009

Making around 40k a year now in business, and sick of it. Passed my CNA course, passed my state exam, now just trying to get up the courage to accept a job offer that will cut my salary in half........need some encouragement here everyone.

escapebigd · Nov 11, 2009

The leap is definitely worth it. I made my lifestyle changes in class so when I took the job I did my family would be able to do so. Make sure you have a good support system. My boyfriend and me set up a schedule where he can watch my son when I'm working the doubles on the weekends, and he's even taken up a second job during the week to help with christmas this year since I won't be making as much.

Also if CNA is just the beginning and you want to be an LVN, or RN think of all the experience you will gain from this! I wish you the best of luck, and keep us updated on what you decide to do :)

gsmama · Nov 11, 2009

I'm only in my second day and wondering what I've done. I can't even make a bed. I really don't know if I am cut out for this line of work.

escapebigd · Nov 12, 2009

Gsmama,

I think two days is way too early to tell if your good for it or not... Just keep working at it, and you will hopefully fall into a groove :) I hope you have good support at your new job, and if not I would take advantage of this website, your notes from class, and any outside help you can. Just my 2 cents but there was a reason why you decided to take the path you did and I hope you don't talk yourself out of it this early in the game.