Thinking about making a change for a career in healthcare -

Thinking about making a change for a career in healthcare - As part of my new Altruistic Tuesdays series, today, I am pleased to highlight a story from Encore.org: Terry Ramey started working on an assembly line at a Ford plant outside Ann Arbor, Mich., when he was in his 20s. Im third-generation auto, he explains. Like his father and grandfather, he figured he would retire from the same job. But after more than 13 years, the monotony of the line, the physical toll it took on his body, and the auto industrys uncertain future started Ramey thinking about leaving. The quality of life, even though I made a good living, was terrible. Not too long afterward, Ramey happened to be the first on the scene of a highway motorcycle accident. He was calm, able to help the injured man and surprised that he got so much satisfaction from doing it. When Ford offered an education buyout package a chance to attend school for four years and receive up to $15,000 in annual tuition money and half his annual wages Ramey jumped at the chance. Even though he had never been to college and he was 40 years old, Terry enrolled in a four-year nursing program. He plans to become a nurse by age 44. Have you ever thought of making a change a big change in your career? The healthcare industry consistently ranks in the top growth fields year after year. Is this a field of interest to you? Andrea Santiago, about.coms guide to health careers, reminds us, There are lots of health care jobs that dont require a bachelors degree, and some dont even require an associates degree. She cautions, However, keep in mind that generally, the more education is required for the job, the higher it will pay, just as in any other industry. (Stay tuned for much more advice from Andrea about transitioning to a health career tomorrow!) Encore.org offers a variety of resources if you are considering making a change to a career in healthcare. Follow THIS link for details about jobs in high demand, information about being an RN and resources for scholarships and financial aid. Healthcare is not your career of choice, but still think a major change to a non-profit is on the horizon? You may want to visit: Encore career finder Learn more about Encore Careers Stay tuned for more stories that may inspire you in my next Altruistic Tuesdays post! photo by interplast