Make a long wait shorter?

[LucyStorm]

I noticed you mentioned nursing. That is a great career choice. Sure, the hours can be long and not the greatest, but the income is steady, and we always need more nurses. One of the great things about this field is the diversity. In my career, I have worked in neonatal, med surg, infection control, staff development, quality improvement, and long term care. I am currently a Director of Nursing.

My point is that in nursing, you have the best of all worlds. Caring and compassion for people, loads of career choices, and flexibility in where you practice, and a good income.

You also have several ways to get into nursing. You can take an Associate's Degree, a bachelor's degree, or just get into a diploma school.

While I am prejudiced towards bacheolor's prepared nurses, I would say that any of these avenues of preparation are good. What makes a good nurse is the nurse themself, not necessarily the degree.

One of the things that I love about this career is the flexibility in where I live. No matter where my husband was transferred to, there was always an opportunity for me. And when my dream of moving to Florida became a reality, it opened many doors in where in Florida I wanted to live. Nurses are in demand, and have always been so. I noticed it was lower on your list, but I would encourage you to explore it as an option.

 

[kdm31091]

So, I shouldn't do a specialized real estate school, I should get a degree and then do real estate?

Is becoming a nurse with an associate's even worth it? I'd think a bachelor's is a "safer" route and I can't see how a diploma would help anything.

 

[lesroi]

Thanks Iloveboardwalk. I have read about real estate agent careers. If they made a steady salary I almost would INSTANTLY decide to be one. But what worries me is that it's not a steady salary, and the market pretty much dictates your living. I'd probably need a side-job in addition to being a real estate agent.

What's the best postsecondary way to become a real estate agent anyway? Specialized real state school, general college, or what?

The market definitely does not dictate your salary as an Agent. You do. So, if you are a lazy, whiney baby, I suppose you will make nothing. If you are an aggressive, progressive, proactive Realtor who can think outside of the box, I think you will make money.

Also, if you want to be a Real Estate Agent, you really need to develop a thicker skin. I don't know a Broker in the world that would hire you at this point. You have proven here that you are quite hard-headed, can't listen to advice, think you know it all and when you don't get your way, here comes a tantrum.

You can use replies on this thread to remind you that the REAL WORLD is 100 times more tough and REALISTIC than the nice people advising you on this thread. The REAL WORLD couldn't care less if your "feelings" are hurt.

Good luck to you. You will need it.

BTW, thanks for the pm.

Tracy

 

[LucyStorm]

Having a bachelor's degree in nursing opens a few more doors, but not that many. You want to have a bachelor's if you intend to go into nursing administration. A diploma prepared nurse is just a shorter route to becoming a nurse, and most work the floor. An associate's degree is the middle ground.

Maybe you should see your guidance counselor to see if you could take an aptitude test or something to help you decide on what career might be best for you. If you have more questions about nursing, I would be more than happy to answer them for you.

 

[iloveboardwalk]

So, I shouldn't do a specialized real estate school, I should get a degree and then do real estate?

If you have the opportunity for a FREE college education, why would you turn it down?? Once you have that degree, it opens so many doors that would never be opened to you otherwise. If you do 4 years, you'll only be 22 when you graduate and then you can do anything you want.

God, I wish I was 15 again.

Then again, never mind!

 

[kdm31091]

The market definitely does not dictate your salary as an Agent. You do. So, if you are a lazy, whiney baby, I suppose you will make nothing. If you are an aggressive, progressive, proactive Realtor who can think outside of the box, I think you will make money.

Also, if you want to be a Real Estate Agent, you really need to develop a thicker skin. I don't know a Broker in the world that would hire you at this point. You have proven here that you are quite hard-headed, can't listen to advice, think you know it all and when you don't get your way, here comes a tantrum.

You can use replies on this thread to remind you that the REAL WORLD is 100 times more tough and REALISTIC than the nice people advising you on this thread. The REAL WORLD couldn't care less if your "feelings" are hurt.

Good luck to you. You will need it.

BTW, thanks for the pm.

Tracy

That might be a little exagerated. I didn't have tantrums..I apologized for "tantrums", but in my mind, they weren't really tantrums. I simply told people how it was. They either didn't read my posts correctly or gave very strange advice.

 

[iloveboardwalk]

Also, if you want to be a Real Estate Agent, you really need to develop a thicker skin. I don't know a Broker in the world that would hire you at this point. You have proven here that you are quite hard-headed, can't listen to advice, think you know it all and when you don't get your way, here comes a tantrum.

So true. Real Estate is a career filled with rejection. For every "yes" there are 20 "nos"

 

[kdm31091]

The market definitely does not dictate your salary as an Agent. You do. So, if you are a lazy, whiney baby, I suppose you will make nothing. If you are an aggressive, progressive, proactive Realtor who can think outside of the box, I think you will make money.

Also, if you want to be a Real Estate Agent, you really need to develop a thicker skin. I don't know a Broker in the world that would hire you at this point. You have proven here that you are quite hard-headed, can't listen to advice, think you know it all and when you don't get your way, here comes a tantrum.

You can use replies on this thread to remind you that the REAL WORLD is 100 times more tough and REALISTIC than the nice people advising you on this thread. The REAL WORLD couldn't care less if your "feelings" are hurt.

Good luck to you. You will need it.

BTW, thanks for the pm.

Tracy

No offense, but I really would think that if the market plummets you won't be selling houses. Sorry, but that's what I've read a million times. I never read that you can ALWAYS make money, ALWAYS sell houses no matter what. But if it's true, great.

 

[lesroi]

Maybe you should see your guidance counselor to see if you could take an aptitude test or something to help you decide on what career might be best for you.

Best advice yet!!! My DH has a BSN and a bachelor's in Biology. Nursing is a great choice if you can take the heat.

Tracy

 

[Beth76]

If you have four years of college completely paid for then you should do that no question. I have a Bachelor degree in Interior Design. I'm currently not working, but have considered Real Estate for when I'm ready to re-enter the work force. What I found out is that it costs several thousand dollars to even get started. Not to mention time to take classes and test. Then you have to find clients who are willing to work with a brand new agent. Also, I wonder how successful someone can be in real estate starting that career in a brand new city.

The nursing idea is interesting too. My son just spent some time in the pediatric ER and he had a young male nurse. This guy was so awesome with my son. So if you are a compassionate, patient, upbeat guy who likes disney, that could be a good fit for you.

 

[lesroi]

No offense, but I really would think that if the market plummets you won't be selling houses. Sorry, but that's what I've read a million times. I never read that you can ALWAYS make money, ALWAYS sell houses no matter what. But if it's true, great.

Actually, I do take offense. You have offended just about every hard-working ADULT on this thread. You can read all you like about a career, but there is no substitute for DOING. I am going to reiterate to you that YOU ARE A 15 YEAR OLD BOY who works at McDonald's on the weekend. You'll excuse me if I don't take your word as gospel.

When you have actually worked a career TO SUPPORT YOURSELF, come on back and let us know.

Tracy

 

[iloveboardwalk]

No offense, but I really would think that if the market plummets you won't be selling houses. Sorry, but that's what I've read a million times. I never read that you can ALWAYS make money, ALWAYS sell houses no matter what. But if it's true, great.

Well, I'm not sure where you read this, but it's wrong.

 

[kdm31091]

Actually, I do take offense. You have offended just about every hard-working ADULT on this thread. You can read all you like about a career, but there is no substitute for DOING. I am going to reiterate to you that YOU ARE A 15 YEAR OLD BOY who works at McDonald's on the weekend. You'll excuse me if I don't take your word as gospel.

When you have actually worked a career TO SUPPORT YOURSELF, come on back and let us know.

Tracy

I'm 15. It's impossible to have a career to "support myself". And excuse me, but I think working at McDonald's at 15 is better then most 15 years olds who don't work at all. McDonald's was my only choice. Don't act like I had a choice or something. It's getting rude. You're comparing me to adults.

As to where I read it, it was here (I've read it other places - but here's a DIS example, maybe now you won't flip out)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=16091400&postcount=26

 

[Mono~rail]

Is becoming a nurse with an associate's even worth it? I'd think a bachelor's is a "safer" route and I can't see how a diploma would help anything.

Yes, it is "worth it." The major difference between an Associate Degree RN and a Bachelor's Degree RN is management courses. Both take the same test for licensing with state boards.

An Associate Degree RN can not be a public health nurse (seems like there is another can *not* do, but I can't think of it right now). A BSN is needed to earn an Advanced Practice RN degree (such as Registered Nurse Anesthetist or Nurse Practitioner). An AD RN can hold management positions after having gained enough experience in nursing.

 

[kdm31091]

Thanks Monorail. I just never thought associate's degrees meant much. Ironically, I was considering community college. But something inside me knew associate's degrees in many fields don't hold much weight anymore. Nursing is an exception I see.

 

[lesroi]

I'm 15. It's impossible to have a career to "support myself". And excuse me, but I think working at McDonald's at 15 is better then most 15 years olds who don't work at all. McDonald's was my only choice. Don't act like I had a choice or something. It's getting rude. You're comparing me to adults.

As to where I read it, it was here (I've read it other places - but here's a DIS example, maybe now you won't flip out)
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=16091400&postcount=26

You're right. I certainly can't (and shouldn't try to) compare you to an adult.

Yes, I agree that a weekend job at Mickey-D's is head and shoulders above not working at all. I think you do need to see that your view of the workaday world could also use some expansion. I am going to let you sit back and digest. With any luck, some of the great advice others have given you on this thread will sink in.

The post you are referring to, by the way, actually supports all the advice you have been given here, so it's a bit ironic that you chose to quote that particular post. Anne is very astute and you should listen to her. It's a shame that the Realtor Anne referred to isn't making any money, but you clearly said that you'd "read it a million times" so one post doesn't hold much water for me. Real Estate is a full time career that is not easy. You can make money but you also have to be smart and GOOD AT MAKING MONEY, lol!

Tracy

 

[Mono~rail]

Thanks Monorail. I just never thought associate's degrees meant much. Ironically, I was considering community college. But something inside me knew associate's degrees in many fields don't hold much weight anymore. Nursing is an exception I see.

Yes, this is very true with nursing. You can make bundles of money taking travel assignments - you might even get lucky enough to be assigned to Orlando!

Another community college degree to consider would be a physical therapy assistant or certified occupational therapy assistant. It seems like you want job security (which is wise), and you also want to make a difference with people. One of my 22 month old DD twins has received physical, occupational, and speech therapy since she was in the NICU. Her therapists and therapy assistants that have worked with her mean so much to her and to us as a family. They are really special people - just as special as all the nurses and doctors who worked so hard to save her life when she was born!

Just giving you another idea to consider.

 

[LucyStorm]

Good advice. Both are also high demand and decent pay jobs.

sigh--travel nursing--I always wanted to do that, but somehow life got in the way. I am considering doing it once my daughter moves away from home and doesn't need me so much.....

 

[kdm31091]

Yes, this is very true with nursing. You can make bundles of money taking travel assignments - you might even get lucky enough to be assigned to Orlando!

Another community college degree to consider would be a physical therapy assistant or certified occupational therapy assistant. It seems like you want job security (which is wise), and you also want to make a difference with people. One of my 22 month old DD twins has received physical, occupational, and speech therapy since she was in the NICU. Her therapists and therapy assistants that have worked with her mean so much to her and to us as a family. They are really special people - just as special as all the nurses and doctors who worked so hard to save her life when she was born!

Just giving you another idea to consider.

Thanks for the ideas! I've thought of massage therapist as well, is that a good one?

 

[kdm31091]

The post you are referring to, by the way, actually supports all the advice you have been given here, so it's a bit ironic that you chose to quote that particular post. Anne is very astute and you should listen to her. It's a shame that the Realtor Anne referred to isn't making any money, but you clearly said that you'd "read it a million times" so one post doesn't hold much water for me. Real Estate is a full time career that is not easy. You can make money but you also have to be smart and GOOD AT MAKING MONEY, lol!

Tracy

I'm happy then. This means I CAN make a steady enough salary as a realtor.