career dilemma
Hell to everyone:
I am happy to find such a group on the eons website. My name is Margaret. I am a research technician at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Up until now, I found it a rewarding and exciting line of work. However, things have changed. I am now 57 years old and am finding this line or work very stressful. I have an 84 year old wonderful mom who needs me more than she used to because of more frequent doctor visits. At the same time, I am engaged to be married and now have to get my house ready to put up for sale, in this current market. I also like to fit going to the gym at least 4 days/week.
My current job is beooming more stressful because NIH funding is getting more and more scarce and my boss was always a prominent and very productive scientist. I am also, unfortunately, noticing that I may be getting a little too old for this type of work and situation.
If anyone has any suggestions, that would really be great and much appreciated. I already posted my resume at a site for babyboomers looking for work.
I will check back as time allows to meet all of you and read your messages and blogs. I am glad I joined eons but this is my first chance to come back since joining in April. See you all soon.
Margaret
I am happy to find such a group on the eons website. My name is Margaret. I am a research technician at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Up until now, I found it a rewarding and exciting line of work. However, things have changed. I am now 57 years old and am finding this line or work very stressful. I have an 84 year old wonderful mom who needs me more than she used to because of more frequent doctor visits. At the same time, I am engaged to be married and now have to get my house ready to put up for sale, in this current market. I also like to fit going to the gym at least 4 days/week.
My current job is beooming more stressful because NIH funding is getting more and more scarce and my boss was always a prominent and very productive scientist. I am also, unfortunately, noticing that I may be getting a little too old for this type of work and situation.
If anyone has any suggestions, that would really be great and much appreciated. I already posted my resume at a site for babyboomers looking for work.
I will check back as time allows to meet all of you and read your messages and blogs. I am glad I joined eons but this is my first chance to come back since joining in April. See you all soon.
Margaret
