u/The_Lucid_Writer

I have a bachelors in English. I have worked as a substitute teacher and Paraeducator sub for almost two years. I just moved and I heard about the scholarship, but I am unsure of how to use it (2K per year, or 4K total). There’s a lot of programs online and asynchronous, and while I have enjoyed education, I feel like I’ve been spinning my wheels. Most programs can be done in 4-6 months, some are longer, but I don’t know what to choose. I’d like the flexibility of working remote, and I strongly value my work/life balance.

Here’s some of the program options through LSU, Texas A&M and Auburn:

Assisted Living Technician
• Associate Professional in Human Resources
• Clinical Medical Assistant
• Clinical Medical Assistant OBGYN Specialist
• Clinical Medical Assistant Pediatrics Specialist
• Clinical Medical Assistant with RMA
• Clinical Nurse Aide
• Computer Security Technician (CompTIA Security+ and Network+)
• Computer Support Specialist (CompTIA A+ and Network+)
• Computer Technician (CompTIA A+)
• Dental Assistant
• EKG Technician
• Electronic Health Record (HER) Management
• LEED Green Associate
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Medical Billing and Coding
• Medical Billing and Coding with Medical Administrative Assistant
• Network Technician (CompTIA Network+)
• Nursing Assistant Specialist
• Paralegal Professional
• Patient Advocate Specialist
• Personal Care Assistant
• Physician's Office Assistant w/ EHRM
• Phlebotomy Technician
• Project Management
Sterile Processing with Surgical Technologist
• Sterile Processing Technician
• Surgical Technologist

It’s kinda overwhelming, but I feel like the HR, Teacher’s Aide, Assisted Living, and Nurse aide aren’t in the cards for me as they dont seem practical for my education and background. I come from an education background and fellow educators told me to not do teachers aide since i already clear those requirements double. I am kinda interested in Paralegal, but i heard AI is drafting some legal documents now. I thought about starting CompTIA A+, but im afraid only one cert gets covered, unless maybe i can do network+ next year, but IDK. Not interested in being a nurse because even though the pay is good, the work is never over. So I really dont know what to choose/ look into. I originally wanted to specialize and do a master’s degree, but it’s extremely expensive and i already have a little debt I want to get rid of

Currently on select. In a new area. I’m already nervous about driving in the city to the clinics and appointments, but this is stressing me out. It’s really hard to find the specialty care that I need that isn’t all the way in a major city near me that’s like an hour of traffic on a good day. Husband and I share a vehicle, and while we could make it work for me to go to appointments, over the last few years I’ve come to really enjoy telehealth.

I’ve been trying for a few weeks, just searching in a 25 mile radius and most doctors are out until next year or are in subspecialty. I’m almost to the point where I want to switch to Prime to get a PCM to coordinate that shit for me because the driving is going to be awful regardless at this point and I just need to get my new meds set up prior to October. If it was yall, what would you do?

Hey everyone, I’ve worked as a para sub and substitute teacher for almost two years now. Moved to a new state, and considering different careers. For background, I have an English degree, but was originally doing secondary education (ELA). I did student teaching but amongst medical issues, realized the traditional teaching path and demand wasn’t for me. I’ve really enjoyed supporting students and working with small groups and individuals. I have taken classes such as classroom management, teaching portfolio, students with disabilities, education law, and many others. I also did a practicum. I also passed my content area NES exam for my state, but the score isn’t valid anymore to my current knowledge.

I’m currently considering either specializing, which would require a long and expensive masters program, or maybe pivoting out of education into something else. But I do find it fulfilling on the rare occasions when it feels like I make a difference and have a positive impact on students. I’ve enjoyed working in SPED as a para sub, and as a substitute teacher, but I also don’t know if it’s worth getting a parapro certification if I have the experience (and education). What do you think?

I’m really out of shape and super embarrassed. I literally don’t have stamina past 5 mins on the stair master, and I feel like a loser. How do I keep going? How do I make progress? I feel like I’m stuck at the beginning

My husband is out for the week and he really wants these when he comes home. I plan to do mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus, but if I’m honest I have never done boneless country style ribs before. I mentioned poss uh my throwing them in the crockpot to slow cook, and he said something about them being done in a pan. I’ve never cooked them before and atm I have limited spices/ and like no bbq sauce or anything (have to go to the store or amazon). What’s your favorite or best way to prepare them? He’s been working so hard and he’s going to need a good comforting meal when he’s home

I’ve been here two weeks with him on base in our new home. I haven’t driven in almost a month and I’ve never driven his truck before. I had an accident a while ago that’s made me very nervous about driving. He’s been supportive and has driven me around base/ around town when we wanted to go out. I haven’t had any things to do besides settling in, but now that he may be gone for a week, I’m anxious. I don’t know why. It’s like I’m in a new place and don’t know anyone, and I haven’t made any friends yet. I haven’t even gone to the commissary or the PX by myself even once since we live far enough that I can’t walk it. I don’t want to subject him to me driving him early in the morning for drop off, I mean, what am I gonna do with his truck anyway? Too nervous to drive in heavy traffic anyway… I need someone to give me a reality check and a chill pill, stat