career change

**Lunk1** · 04-23-2013, 08:02 PM

I'm considering going back to school and changing career fields. I am considering becoming a counselor. After over 15 years of my current job...I feel ready for a change.

**austinite** · 04-23-2013, 08:14 PM

Sure. Still another 27 years to retirement. Why not.

**Capebuffalo** · 04-23-2013, 08:16 PM

You've been counciling here for quiet a while. Now you want to get paid you greedy bastard. Lol

Follow your heart Lunk

**Lunk1** · 04-23-2013, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by austinite

Sure. Still another 27 years to retirement. Why not.

I will be fully vested in my retirement by the time I finished school.

**frank13** · 04-23-2013, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

I'm considering going back to school and changing career fields. I am considering becoming a councelor. After over 15 years of my current job...I feel ready for a change.

well it all started when i was a kid.....o wait your not a counselor yet i was about to tell u all my problems

**Lunk1** · 04-23-2013, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by frank13

well it all started when i was a kid.....o wait your not a counselor yet i was about to tell u all my problems

Frank...I would have to refer you to a specialist

**lovbyts** · 04-23-2013, 09:12 PM

Just dont be one of those wishy washy counselors who do nothing more than ask How does that make you feel.... Dont be afraid to tell someone they are being selfish, self centered, unrealistic or insecure.

So you are going to go from a job where you tell people what to do to a job where you tell them what they are doing wrong. lol

I actually thought about goign into counseling. All through Jr. High and high school I swear I was the school relationship counselor for dozens of people and most all of the time I helped the situation and didn't give bad advice. Now if I could have just practiced what I preached.

**Lunk1** · 04-23-2013, 09:22 PM

Originally Posted by lovbyts

Just dont be one of those wishy washy counselors who do nothing more than ask How does that make you feel.... Dont be afraid to tell someone they are being selfish, self centered, unrealistic or insecure.

So you are going to go from a job where you tell people what to do to a job where you tell them what they are doing wrong. lol

I actually thought about goign into counseling. All through Jr. High and high school I swear I was the school relationship counselor for dozens of people and most all of the time I helped the situation and didn't give bad advice. Now if I could have just practiced what I preached.

I've spent plenty of hours as a kitchen table counselor already lol. I know with the ever rising cost of health care I have no intent of truelly retiring but as I said...I will be fully vested in a few years and it does not really pay for me to keep dumping $into the retirement plan (I can't opt out) until I'm 50.

Besides...I have reached the point quite some time ago where I am looking for something more challenging.

**lovbyts** · 04-23-2013, 09:26 PM

I want to be a counselor at an all girls school.

Actually I really did think about that when I was in my early 20s. Some things never change....

**GirlyGymRat** · 04-24-2013, 10:36 AM

Originally Posted by lovbyts

I want to be a counselor at an all girls school.

Actually I really did think about that when I was in my early 20s. Some things never change....

Somehow this does not surprise me........

**LGM** · 04-24-2013, 11:13 AM

I'm actually contemplating the same, lunk. Online degree from Northern Arizona University. But I've got fewer than 27 years left till retirement. lol

**Lunk1** · 04-24-2013, 11:17 AM

Originally Posted by LGM

I'm actually contemplating the same, lunk. Online degree from Northern Arizona University. But I've got fewer than 27 years left till retirement. lol

I have 4 years left till retirement but I cant draw it for 10....

**LGM** · 04-24-2013, 11:25 AM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

I have 4 years left till retirement but I cant draw it for 10....

If I'd have stayed where I was (like I should have), I'd be looking at retirement (like you) in about 2 years.

**humbleman** · 04-24-2013, 12:13 PM

I'm a psychology major and I can tell you I love it

**stpete** · 04-24-2013, 05:48 PM

Go for it. And the thing is, if you're thinking about it, you're ready for a change. I've been taking online course in Pharm Tech from Penn Foster. Taking me longer than i wanted and it doesn't pay what i'm used to getting but it's solid and a hell of a lot easier on the body.

**MickeyKnox** · 04-24-2013, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by lovbyts

....All through Jr. High and high school I swear I was the school relationship counselor for dozens of people and most all of the time I helped the situation and didn't give bad advice. Now if I could have just practiced what I preached.

This position is usually reserved for guys in Jr High and High School who cant get laid.

Lunk, whatever your decision i wish you well and know that you will exceed your own expectations should you choose counseling. You have a huge heart and you're a genuinely nice guy who clearly cares about people. You have demonstrated this time and time again in the forums helping those that require a bit more attention and patience since i have "met" you.

All the best to you Lunk.

**stpete** · 04-24-2013, 09:04 PM

^^^^ Huh? He's usually a dvck! haha...

**Lunk1** · 04-24-2013, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by stpete

^^^^ Huh? He's usually a dvck! haha...

You could be my first patient Pete...pro bono

AD · 04-24-2013, 09:55 PM

lunk, if your motivation is helping people, why don't you consider becoming a sex therapist. a lot of couples suffer from poor sex life and need help. you can show them the ropes, proper techniques, rhythm, correct mindset... have a few life demo in their houses..

i think its a noble job.

**Shol'va** · 04-24-2013, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

You could be my first patient Pete...Cher bono

What???..lol

**Lunk1** · 04-24-2013, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by AD

lunk, if your motivation is helping people, why don't you consider becoming a sex therapist. a lot of couples suffer from poor sex life and need help. you can show them the ropes, proper techniques, rhythm, correct mindset... have a few life demo in their houses..

i think its a noble job.

All joking aside AD..I am considering that.

**Lunk1** · 04-24-2013, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by Shol'va

What???..lol

Your # 2 on my list Sholv...I know you got some isues. Evident from some of those pics you must have saved on your hard drive

AD · 04-24-2013, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

All joking aside AD..I am considering that.

marriage counselor.

you have a big heart. proud of you.

**Rwy** · 04-24-2013, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

All joking aside AD..I am considering that.

I used to hangout with a kid that taught these rich ivy league wall street nerds to pick up women.

It was his profession. I watched him in action and I swear this kid was so succesful it was unreal and he was hideous.

**songdog** · 04-24-2013, 10:20 PM

Open up a DQ! Oh wait you would eat all your profits

**Tron3219** · 04-24-2013, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by songdog

Open up a DQ! Oh wait you would eat all your profits

On my phone and saw ur post as a preview...funny thing is I knew lunk was a part of this thread!

-Chomp Chomp Chomp-Clink Clink Clink-

**Tron3219** · 04-24-2013, 10:39 PM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

I'm considering going back to school and changing career fields. I am considering becoming a counselor. After over 15 years of my current job...I feel ready for a change.

Youth probation officer?

-Chomp Chomp Chomp-Clink Clink Clink-

**stpete** · 04-24-2013, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

You could be my first patient Pete...pro bono

k,
Sweet! Looking forward to it! And i'm not kidding.

And what the hell is this "Clink, chomp, Clink, blow me stuff?" What does all this mean?

**redz** · 04-24-2013, 10:51 PM

Last year I felt like a change, now it looks like new life in new country with new wife and new business lol.

**Lunk1** · 04-25-2013, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by Tron3219

Youth probation officer?

-Chomp Chomp Chomp-Clink Clink Clink-

I would rather pick up pop cans from the roadside and live in a trailer with my in-laws (they don't live in a trailer lol)

**MickeyKnox** · 04-25-2013, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by Lunk1

I would rather pick up pop cans from the roadside and live in a trailer with my in-laws (they don't live in a trailer lol)

Yeah but if it was double wide and samsqauch was your neighbor?

**Lunk1** · 04-25-2013, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by MickeyKnox

Yeah but if it was double wide and samsqauch was your neighbor?

Had to Youtube it...fkn Canadian skit humor

**MickeyKnox** · 04-25-2013, 09:34 AM

Lunk if you haven't seen the Trailer Park Boys, you MUST! Especially a guy with your sense of humor. I swear (fuk) you will laugh your balls off at this series. They are likely the most popular comedy hit in Canada. Order the series and watch them at your convenience. I'll bet you Canadian nickle that you wont be able to stop at one episode. Once you get a feel for each character and understand the theme, you'll be up until the we hours of the morning watching each season.