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Thinking of switching careers...
Posted: Oct 12, 2016
Looking for ideas on getting out of MT. I came across a job listing in my area for an optician. I never thought about this before, but why not? There is an optical center that provides on the job training, and pay starts around $15/hour. No brainer?
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Thinking of switching careers - noname
[ In Reply To ..]No brainer, indeed!!! Best of luck! Hope it works out for you!!
Absolutely - Violet girl
[ In Reply To ..]Go for it!
Sounds like a blessing! Jump on it! You're probably full of terms and knowledge - many applicants don't have. Good luck!
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Thank you all - I appreciate the support
[ In Reply To ..]and the kind words. It's so hard making a move, but I'm going for it! :)
You will have to understand insurance plans and - See msg
[ In Reply To ..]and be good at math. If you happen to have vision insurance, take a look at it and see how convoluted some of the allowances are. You also have to be very good with people, obviously. Your medical terminology will be of little to no use as an optician. You should also have a good eye with knowing what does and doesn't look good or fit a patient's face right in regard to eye glasses. That might seem silly, but it's important. There is a actually a tremendous amount to be learned in regard to the numerous eyeglass options (bifocals, no lines, Transitions, Progressives, UV, no scratch, and on and on). If you will be the one training patients in contact lens wearing, you will have to learn all about contacts as well. I am speaking from personal experience. If you can deal with people and have good math skills, you can definitely do the job. Also, if you get ABO certified, you will most likely be paid more. I just don't want you going into it thinking it's an easy $15/hour. Hope I wasn't too late in answering this. Good luck!
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