After being laid off from jobs I loved twice in a span of 3 years, I decided it was time for a career change. It wasn't an easy choice to make... I've wanted to work in the interior design field for as long as I can remember. But with the economy the way it is, and sales down, I had to make a difficult decision to help support our little family. I came to the conclusion that I will never be able to pursue my career goals in this city. It's just the right place to be an Interior Designer. Seattle or Atlanta or New York or LA or Chicago would be the ideal places for me, but I can't just up and move. So I had to give it up, at least for now, for a career in a more stable field.
So after reading the MATC course catalog, I decided upon Phlebotomy. I don't really have a huge interest in the health care field, but I picked it because A) it's a stable career, and B) it is only a year-long program. (I couldn't imagine being in school for much longer than that!) So after taking three courses this past spring, (and getting all A's, by the way) I had to go through the process of "petitioning".
Petitioning is basically applying for a specific major after you've already applied and been accepted into school. What it entails is: a full physical, proof of all your typical childhood immunizations, and a criminal background check. So in March, I petitioned.
I was told via email that I would hear something back about my petition by May 15th. It is now May 17th. I'm still waiting on my petition results. Basically, whether or not I'm going to even get into the Phlebotomy program. And whether or not I can start my life soon. The wait is killing me. So this morning I decided to call the school and inquire about my petition. I was told that the letters were sent out this morning. What a coincidence.
Anyway, it shouldn't take more than two days to receive anything from MATC in the mail. So hopefully by Wednesday I should find out about my future.
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