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Hi everyone, I am the one who posted a few weeks ago about going for the job with my State as a dispatcher. Good news!!!!! I had my polygraph today and I PASSED, lol. Yes, I was nervous, of course, because I realize that these are not 100% accurate but I decided ahead of time to just take a deep breath, be completely honest and it worked. I am so excited and hoping (with the way things are going) to be out of this field before the end of February (or earlier, hopefully). I believe that the State is currently doing a background check and after that I have to interview (finally) but according to the HR person with the State, it is pretty much a done deal, just have to finish with the formalities.
I am excited, terrified, anxious, EXCITED, scared and did I mention excited?? LOL I have no doubt that I can do the job but going back out into the "work world" is causing a bit of anxiety. After working at home for so many years I find myself suffering with social anxiety but I also have no doubt that I WILL overcome this. It is also scary starting over at the age of 46 but just going through this process and knowing that I will be out of this field forever has done so much to lift me emotionally, spiritually and even physically. My husband and kids have commented several times over the last many weeks that they have noticed a huge change in me. I absolutely love the idea of becoming the strong, independent person that I once was, instead of the needy, wimpy, codependent person that I am now (my judgement of myself entirely and also entirely my fault).
For all of my dear friends out there who are wanting out of this career, YOU CAN DO IT. No matter what age, no matter what area of the United States that you live in (I live in a very, very rural area), YOU CAN DO IT. Look for jobs with your local government, your State government, anywhere and everywhere that you can think of. Do not be afraid to start over, you will be amazed at the incredible strength that you gain just by attempting and even more strength when you are moving forward.
I did not mean to "get on my soap box," but just wanted to update everyone. I will let you know how things go and again, hopefully I will be gone from this field forever and VERY soon!!
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