I feel like I am having some sort of mid twenties life crisis and I could really use some help. I am 26 years old and I am about to graduate college in May with a degree in Anthropology (which I have learned a little to late is basically a completely useless degree). Originally I wanted to go into teaching and teach high school history however after volunteering in a high school for a while I think I have come to the conclusion that I don't have the physical stamina to keep up with the riggers of being a teacher. Between teaching for 8 hours a day, coming home, grading papers and writing a curriculum I don't think I'd be able to do it and take proper care of myself. So now what do I do?
One of the most important things in having CF is making sure I have a job that has good insurance that can cover everything. However I don't want to get a job just to have a job, I want a career that I can be happy with and will fulfill me. I want to be able to make a difference and give back. Currently I am on my parents insurance and Medicare through state disability, however once I graduate I will get off my parents insurance and only be on Medicare. I am going to get a part time job so I can have some additional income but I'm still trying to figure out what to do with my life.
One thing I have been considering is going to vet tech school. I have always loved animals, the program isn't very long, I can still keep a part time job and go to school and keep insurance and take care of myself. The problem is I had a double lung transplant 2 1/2 years ago and I am not allowed to be around birds or clean out cat litter boxes but I think if I wear a mask and take all necessary contact procausions I should be okay.
Lately it seems as if I have been surrounded by people who are just telling me everything I CAN'T do because I have CF and CFRD and a double lung transplant. I am sick of hearing everything I can't do. What is the point of being alive if you are so restricted by a disease you are constantly fighting. I am keeping myself alive to live not to be restrained. If anyone could give me some advice or guidence on these matters I would greatly appreciate it. Please Help!!!
26 F w/CF/CFRD/Double Lung Transplant on 9/3/2010
One of the most important things in having CF is making sure I have a job that has good insurance that can cover everything. However I don't want to get a job just to have a job, I want a career that I can be happy with and will fulfill me. I want to be able to make a difference and give back. Currently I am on my parents insurance and Medicare through state disability, however once I graduate I will get off my parents insurance and only be on Medicare. I am going to get a part time job so I can have some additional income but I'm still trying to figure out what to do with my life.
One thing I have been considering is going to vet tech school. I have always loved animals, the program isn't very long, I can still keep a part time job and go to school and keep insurance and take care of myself. The problem is I had a double lung transplant 2 1/2 years ago and I am not allowed to be around birds or clean out cat litter boxes but I think if I wear a mask and take all necessary contact procausions I should be okay.
Lately it seems as if I have been surrounded by people who are just telling me everything I CAN'T do because I have CF and CFRD and a double lung transplant. I am sick of hearing everything I can't do. What is the point of being alive if you are so restricted by a disease you are constantly fighting. I am keeping myself alive to live not to be restrained. If anyone could give me some advice or guidence on these matters I would greatly appreciate it. Please Help!!!
26 F w/CF/CFRD/Double Lung Transplant on 9/3/2010