Well, I have hit a point in my life where I have to make a decision. AS some of you know, I have been battling the co-worker from Hell and it has gone on for over 2 years now. She has finally pushed me over the edge as of last week.. (see previous posts) Friday did it for me. She told me that I better schedule my surgery AFTER the class she is determined to make me teach. She is making me teach it because she knows I have severe stage fright..That did it for me! I am out of here! Who is she to tell me how to handle my health??? :handup

Anyway, after a lot of soul searching this weekend, I have decided to give up my job and go back to school. It was a very hard decision because I have been working for 10 years now and my job pays very well... That is scary to think that I am going from having a nice paycheck every 2 weeks and living comfortable to relying on student loans and parental assistance if necessary to survive. :eek

Secondly, I have my dream car that I have decided to sell. I finally built up the nerve today to let it be known that the car is up for sale. I have been told I need to hold onto it because it is an exotic and will only go up in value etc.. but I just feel that it is the right thing to do at this point. I do not want to have to worry about paying a big car payment and being a full time student.

As it stands, I will have no mortgage because my house is paid for and no car payment if I sell my car. I have a Jeep Liberty that has been paid off so I will drive that to and from school. The situation is perfect for me to go back to school but I am scared as hell....

It is amazing how one person can make your life so miserable that they push you into big life changes but maybe it has been a blessing in disguise. Maybe she has actually helped me by giving me the "push" to follow my dream and to go medical school....

I pray I am doing the right thing... :pray

I wish you the best of luck. I am also going back to school for a major career change. It's a scary thing.

If you feel you are doing the right thing then you are.
Good luck and enjoy going back to school, have fun on exam weeks!

Good for you girl to take a chance! You will do great!
Have fun telling your co-worker to "Take this job and shove it"!

If you feel you are doing the right thing then you are.
Good luck and enjoy going back to school, have fun on exam weeks!

I really do look forward to all of that actually.... I miss it .. after being out in the work force, I realize just how good I had it while I was in school... I am looking forward to studying, classes, exams and improving myself educationally..

Good luck! It sounds like you've put a lot of thought into this. As you said, you're not making the decision because of the co-worker, you're making the decision you've wanted to make for a long time, but this is giving you the push to do it now. You sound to be in a great financial position. What is your car? I'm a car nut, so that really intrigued me ;)

Good for you girl to take a chance! You will do great!
Have fun telling your co-worker to "Take this job and shove it"!

Trust me... I will be sure to let everyone in this office and the head office that it is because of her... If I end up teaching that class, I am going to make sure I tell her that I hope she enjoys it because it will be my last one..LOL

Good luck! It sounds like you've put a lot of thought into this. As you said, you're not making the decision because of the co-worker, you're making the decision you've wanted to make for a long time, but this is giving you the push to do it now. You sound to be in a great financial position. What is your car? I'm a car nut, so that really intrigued me ;)

I have a Lotus Elise.... :depressed I am going to miss that car! Especially this time of year when I take the top out! :sigh

It sounds like you have thought about this long and hard and now you have the incentive to make it a reality. Good luck to you.

Oh you go, girl! I know you'll do great! And make sure you rub that co-worker's face in it! LOL! I know...I shouldn't be that way. But some people just deserve it...and she sounds like a real piece!

Oh you go, girl! I know you'll do great! And make sure you rub that co-worker's face in it! LOL! I know...I shouldn't be that way. But some people just deserve it...and she sounds like a real piece!

OMG! You don't even know the half of it... we have an employee leaving Monday because of her... the new girl taking his place I feel sorry for... My co-worker is already talking about writing the new girl up and she has not even started yet. :no

I'll just be short and sweet: You ARE doing the right thing. This coming from someone who is giving up a career in law and is back in graduate school. Even when it gets hard, don't doubt that it's the right thing.

You can do it Kimmie!!! We all back you and will help out if you need us!!

Good luck girl! It does seem like a big change but you are right, it sounds truly like a blessing in disguise. You'll do amazing!

good luck hon and i am glad you are taking such an important step towards self improvement and no matter how you got to that decision, i think it is wonderful that you are doing. change is always scary, but you can do it. hugs and have fun.

I really do look forward to all of that actually.... I miss it .. after being out in the work force, I realize just how good I had it while I was in school... I am looking forward to studying, classes, exams and improving myself educationally..

That sounds exciting, and really, it will give you a ton more choices.

I know you have been through a LOT of bs lately (not just at work) and I am glad to hear that it has culminated in the opening of this new chapter in your life. It sounds like this is a very positive change for you and I admire your courage in being able to take such a step.

I'll just be short and sweet: You ARE doing the right thing. This coming from someone who is giving up a career in law and is back in graduate school. Even when it gets hard, don't doubt that it's the right thing.

Thank you so much! It is nice to know that someone else has taken such a big life change and is glad they did!

:thanks:thanks Thanks everyone for the words of encouragement! I love you all!!

I wish I had the guts to go to med school. You sound like a strong woman to me!