rachel19 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Well if you do any of those things you'll spend a lot of time as a student at uni where you do sit on your bum watching daytime tv a lot Or maybe thats just me............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Good for you Scrambled. Its great to have a goal in life. Any of those choices sounds fantastic - although I would be with your mum on the Army Medic. I am a complete wimp when any of my kids have come up with 'dangerous' jobs. YS wants to be a policeman, he's only 10 so I'm hoping he'll change his mind. ES for about 5 minutes said he'd like to be in the army and I'm afraid I said over my dead body. But at the end of the day what they choose to do is up to them. Let us know what you finally decide and good luck. p.s. I don't think all hoodie wearing teenagers are trouble - I've had two good teenagers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Good for you, Scrambled . Those are all great career choices (apart from the army ). I wish I'd known what I wanted to be . I still don't . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Anyway, why are you not in bed at 12.42am on a Saturday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Mmm difficult one - deciding what to be when you grow up....I haven't grown up yet, so haven't decided!! Should I have grown up by now (37)? My DD who's watching over my shoulder says I am grown up and yes I should have grown up by now - little angel!! DS is deaf in one ear, so I won't have the Armed Forces & emergency service options with him - thankfully in many ways - but DD is another matter.....! They are 8 & 11 at the mo, so it'll be a while before they have to make a decision. I still have a hoody & wear jeans as a matter of course - does this make me an OAT (over-aged teenager ) or just sad?! Sorry Scrambled, good on you, which ever one you choose - lots of hard work, but very rewarding for any of them!! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I know plenty of teenagers who wear hoodies and jeans and are lovely you sound just like that I knew exactly what I wanted to be at 14 (a travel rep ), then at 15 (a speach therapist ) and at 16 I went to college to study Engineering I got to 26 the knew that I totally wanted to be a teacher . I went to a "dodgy" school, but it hasnt done me any harm good luck - what ever you decide, just make sure that you are happy in your job -or that it pays really well (me? shallow?, never ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Exciting, your whole life ahead . No doubt youll get a chance for work experience but peoples blogs sometimes given an insight. Try www.randomreality.blogware.com/ If you start on one healthcare training, its not too difficult to transfer across if you change your mind. One of my Tecs started as paramedic technician and soon starts nurse training with a view to doing something along the lines of critical care. Her degree is in animal science, dont quite know how that fitted in. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) I still don't know what i am gunna be! I have got a few more years to decide though (i am only in yr 11!) I have been thinking about alternative therapy or maybe just nursing?? or maybe something completely different!! I wear hoodies and jeans too - and am proud lol xxxx Edited October 18, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 ........you've got to have a dream, if you don't have a dream, how you gonna make a dream come true? *I'll get my coat!* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Good on you scrambled DD fitness inst,aero coach mum of 2 2nd DD from 12yrs wanted to be a vet until work Exp became a teacher much better hours DS From 5yrs wanted RAF now is an Air Tech in RAF he loves it YD from 11yrs wants to be a midwife now in yr11 and working towards her dream We are very proud of all of kids who all still wear hoodies & jeans (I do too) Do what will make you happy thats the most important thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alih Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 The teenagers I know, including my daughters, are interesting , funny, mischievous, smart and make better company than many an adult I know. Good on you Scrambled - all your choices sound great and really interesting - you will never hava dull moment in any of those jobs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 All worthwhile choices scrambled. Good luck with whichever option you go for. Hoodies are warm and practical. It is a pity that they have such unfortunate associations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 One thing I think is so great about this forum is that young people like you, scrambled, are very happy to ask advice and generally chat and exchange views with old fogeys like me (49 yesterday)! I wonder how many teenagers not on the forum would be so willing to chat to the older generation? I thought I wanted to be a doctor when I was 17 or so, but did not get the A levels. Did a biological sciences degree and then a PhD at Guy's Hospital where I had to deal with patients persuading them to help me with my research. I then realized I was no good dealing with people and am glad now that I did not do a medical degree. I am now a freelance medical writer so I get to learn all about the latest developments in medicine without getting my hands dirty! My point is, you can never really tell what will suit until you start down that path. At least you know that you want to go in the medical direction so start there and see what develops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I'm reading this & I'm wearing jeans & a Mickey Mouse hoodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthmam1 Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Hi scrambled I know its really hard sometimes to be taken seriously my boys are 18 20 and 22. I trained in the 70's as a nurse and ended up running an Intensive Care Unit - great job but sooo very stressful at times. Wouldnt have changed it though. Now work in horticulture (slight difference)! Good luck with what you decide to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 One thing I think is so great about this forum is that young people like you, scrambled, are very happy to ask advice and generally chat and exchange views with old fogeys like me (49 yesterday)! I wonder how many teenagers not on the forum would be so willing to chat to the older generation? HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR YESTERDAY !!!!! (I don't think you are an old fogey!) I know half my friends woulden't nessecerally chat and giggle with people that are older than them!! My view is that as long as someone likes to have a little chinwag and are happy to have a laugh along with me, then i like them no matter how old they are!! My friends at school do think about their 'reputation' ( ) a lot though!! I don't generally give it a second thought!! xxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimmyCustard Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Well done you Scrambled, for having the foresight to think about what you want to do with your life! My eldest step daughter told us about a year ago that she doesnt have to try too hard at school or worry about getting a job. When we asked why she thought this way, she said: 'Cos my mum loves me and she will pay for anything I want'. : She did her work experience in Adams childrens clothes shop and now wants to work there. Shes a bright girl but has no encouragement from her mother hence the above. What do we say?! We are both in the Police service and it isnt as you see it on the telly, its such a great career, you meet the best people and experience a career path that will certainly take you places you never thought you'd go to! The pay isnt bad either and the pension excellent! Midwifery isnt v well paid I'm told, hard slog for not alot, however if you fancy working abroad, apparently its a very sought after profession. Good luck and keep us posted on what you decide. (You'll be swapping the hoodies for thermal boots and a blanket over your knees one day ) Kimmy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Not sure about not being able to be a paramedic after being a nurse . That sounds odd to me, I'd guess that what he's saying is that you can't do one job then slide sideways into another. They obviously have overlapping skills, but in reality they are very different careers and they both have a lot of training associated with them. So if you became a nurse and then wanted to be a paramedic you'd have to do the full paramedic training. I've had, so far, a 25 year career as a nurse, then a midwife, then a nurse again, and most of it has been good. I've worked in a range of different environments and specialities, the range of job opportunities is amazing. As a nurse I will never be rich, but it's a rewarding job. Good luck with making your decision, try and find out what you can about different kinds of health care, and remember you're still young, it's great to have a direction, but you do still have the freedom to keep exploring your options and changing your mind if something else starts to appeal to you more. Oh, and for whomever commented that nursing and midwifery are great careers if you want to travel and work overseas....spot, it seems that most countries globally are having problems recruiting and retaining nurses and midwives...it's a great way of exploring the world whilst earning a living Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I know some great Army Medics - they are without fail hardworking and dedicated folk. Of course the added factor that you get posted every 2 to 3 years so settling can be difficult, and get deployed to warzones where nearly everyone is trying to kill you nearly all of the time would put most people off. When I was your age I wanted to be a nurse - in fact went to uni to study to be one. Decided then that my fear of hospitals meant it was a silly idea after 2 terms. Changed to geography dabbled around with the thought of a career in the army and spent 14 years in the TA, but actually settled into life as a teacher for the past 11 years as well. I was only ever going to be a teacher for 5 years and I certainly don't anticipate being one until I retire (only another 30 years!)I just haven't decided on what I want to do next that's all. Sometimes life derails you for a bit and you lose your way, sometimes you change direction. However life is what you make it in the end. I think that you can do whatever you want to do. Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Hi Scrambled_ As Kate in NZ has said, there is a huuuge range of opportunities in the field you're looking at. Explore them all, you might come up with some interesting alternatives/options. Jackiex ps Have pm'd you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Pay should be the last thing you worry about when choosing a job. It is job satisfaction that will see you through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenanne Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 One good bit of careers advice I was given; what kind of life do you want to have? Sometimes it helps clarify things, anyway. Live in a city, in town, in countryside, shift work, long hours, overseas travel, culture of where you work, promotion prospects, job security,...pay.... etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 The world is your oyster, follow your dreams My teenage daughter wears hoodies and jeans and is lovely but she did think that as soon as she turned 14 she would grow horns and start to stab people because of the negative take the media has on teenagers She is now 15 and still lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hi Scrambled. Glad to hear you have something in mind to work towards. Day release working is great. Once you actually try out some jobs you may find you change direction or even reinforce the path you've chosen. But don't forget about..... Fate..... Planning is a good idea as it gives a sense of direction but fate sometimes steps in, you see a job advertised and end up going for it. Good luck with your studies towards a medical type career and keep an open mind about the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riane Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Well said Scrambled...I'm 40++ and sitting in a hoodie that says "follow your inner chicken" good advice I think! good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
