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Anonymous
10/20/19 at 5:32PM UTC
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Change of Career.

Im a single mother of one 40 yr old son.Things did not work out between his father and i yrs ago.He has also passed away since then.I hv worked extremly hard to raise my son with no real financial helo from his dad.I hv worked as a Certufied nurse's aide off and on for yrs.Jumped jobs in between to avoid being burned out while in health care.Although health care paid the most money.Im well rounded enough to be an Lpn.Choose no to go to college for a degree in health care,i really do not want to get back into this field of work.Also had been working sick for a long time.Ended up on disablity.For fybro,depression,etc for 14 yrs Did volunteer work,for some time,and not appreciated ehat so ever.I try to find something positive to do every day,yet im board,And miss working I do best where i can use my mind yet still be sone what active.Im recieved my high school diploma in 1989.Also have attended community college in Liberal Arts.Completed two english courses.Didnt really care for the college.Now trying to self educate learning online applications for PT work. Relocated here in Va from Pa in2006.Tried to make friends here but the females that have resided here for yrs are very vicious,back stabbing,and two faced..I would like to try online classes I have no clue as yo how to even begin doing this,remeber im a baby boomer 60 yrs oldand could pass for Fifty.Im young minded and at heart If You could give me some back as to what to do.It would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Maggie B
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Business and Data Analysis Consultant
10/23/19 at 5:13PM UTC
With your medical background, you might be a good fit for a medical coding or data processing role.
Miranda Wilcox
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Helping women thrive at work and in life
10/22/19 at 7:02PM UTC
Look for workforce development opportunities through your local chamber of commerce. The fact that you are on FGB shows some savvy. Also, while it sounds like you've encountered some negative people, try to keep an open mind. Yes, some people can be destructive. And, some can be really helpful. To attract the right ones, decide what you want and how you want to be, put it out in the world, and see what happens.
Kathie Thomison
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911 dispatcher, Fur Mom, Wife
10/22/19 at 12:34PM UTC
What kind of courses are you interested in taking? What kind of career field interests you? It’s never too late to try something new!
Nancy Kelly
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10/18/19 at 4:09PM UTC
Will look into that.Thanks for the input Yacca.
Yaca Attwood
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Database Administrator
10/18/19 at 2:15PM UTC
Greetings, I’m sorry that you have experienced so much adversity in your life ; I’m a 1958 Baby, myself ?; I’m hoping to retire in six years from IT (database administration). You might want to check out Skillshare (https://join.skillshare.com); two free months are offered, and you can explore various classes; hopefully you would find something to pique your interest. All the best to you in your search.

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