u/DrawingPrudent

Hi everyone! I’m getting ready to apply to a 2 year program. For context, I’m 26F and have been living with a parent for a while now. I originally stayed for college to avoid debt, then stayed longer because of a difficult family situation. Now, I’m changing career paths and applying to another program that promises more job opportunities and stability than my previous career (switched from business to healthcare). So here’s my challenge:

Do I stay with my parents longer to attend school? Or do I move now so that I’ll have a job by the time I’m done?

I can definitely see the financial benefits if I stay with my parent, but also if I moved I’ll basically have a job there already after my clinicals and won’t have to look for one once I graduate. I do have my sister and best friend there if I needed help. I’ll have my car paid off, and basically no debt by the time I start.

Hello everyone! As the title suggests, I’m lost. I currently have a business background but wanted something with more meaning and stabilization. I’ve been narrowing down what I’d want in a career and shadowed other areas but MRI has been mentioned to me a lot. Specifically, I value work-life balance (especially those 3x12 schedules), fulfillment of contributing to someone’s health journey, not being stuck to a desk or up and down constantly for 8 hours, and room for growth in my career. I know I can’t have it all, but I think I can maximize it lol.

I’m a little concerned about the process. I know I’d have to do an associates in radiology but I’d want to secure a position specifically in MRI, not X-ray. I know there’s a certification, but is it hard getting a job in MRI with/without the certificate? Or is it a natural transition? And if so, how long does it take?

Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated. I’d love to hear your experience (good and bad!). I hope to shadow or volunteer with a MRI tech soon to get first hand experience.

I’m 26F and more than eager to start pursuing a career. I currently work in business but have seriously considered going into healthcare. I like the stability, guaranteed job, and meaningful work it offers but I also enjoy work-life balance and high income potential business can offer. I know it heavily depends on the person, but I’m stuck deciding which path. I understand that both can cause burn out so now I’m wondering if it’s even worth it to decide on a career since a lot of people end up switching anyways.

Would love to hear everyone’s stories.