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I've been thinking about other career choices I might have followed. In all the testing I have done my manual dexterity has shown me to be well fitted for assembly line work. What a hoot! What testing does not show is that I would soon throw a huge monkey wrench into the line due to Boredom. I like learning new things but after the first 10, I'd be done. But I did learn to operate a printing press, and worked for a year or more at a Life Insurance company printing policies and envelopes and other letterhead. Then I thought I'd like to be a Nurse. Bedpans don't scare me, and every job has its bedpan by another name. But the Math and Science put me back in touch with reality quickly. Also, I really don't want to be responsible for saving someone's life. I've taken years of CPR training and my plan is to say "Hang on, I'm calling 911". Also, having been a mom and juggling all the parts of life, I thought a Concierge would be right up my alley. Desk in the lobby of a big hotel, finding what everyone wants/needs, building a network of resources to get things done. Being the go-to person who is in the "know" about everything would be very satisfying. And, as a parent, haven't we all felt like one? While working at Children's Medical Center in Tulsa during the 90's, I was introduced to Occupational Therapy. It combined all my skill sets: Teaching patients how to rebuild manual skills after a stroke, teaching and assisting with bed baths and showers, teaching dressing skills and ADLs. Also, motivating, listening and showing empathy are a huge part of OT. I became an OTA through Tulsa Community College and it changed my life. But being Gypsy Rose Lee would have been a hoot!! --donna
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