I have gone to school for medical imaging but didn't finish because it was not something that I felt satisfied with. Would like something that is some what fast paced. Any recommendations on what I should look into would help.
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Tony, I agree with all of the guidance above. In addition, if you have access to a college I urge you to make an appointment with a career counselor to work with you. They are trained to help you work through exactly this kind of decision. This is a huge asset. Also, there are a lot of books to help you consider what would best suit your personality, to include "Do What You Are".
Making the effort to really consider what would suit you can be critical to your satisfaction.
Thanks for your service, and very best wishes to you. Barbara Crosser
There are a number of technical specialties in the medical area that put you in demanding situations, which would combine your need for pace with your training. Cardiac areas where you operate equipment keeping a patient alive during operations would be an example. To get help evaluating your possibilities, get one on one assistance with an advisor or mentor.
Tony, thank you for your service. John's suggestion is a good one. If you cannot connect quickly with a mentor take a look at the self-assessment tools under my posting—"What are best tools for veterans to self-assess their aptitude, capabilities, and interests?" Other veterans have successfully used these to get ideas for their next career.
Good luck, Bill Nobles
Tony - Go to ACP's mentor program information page (http://www.acp-usa.org/Mentoring_Program). Click on "Become a Protoge". Follow the instructions from there.
I went through the program even though I'm a senior officer with 30 years of military service. My mentor was able to guide me through some self assessment. Now I have a much better idea on what I'm looking for when leaving active duty and returning to the private sector.
Send me a message if you have any other questions.
John
John- How do I go about doing that?
Tony - I'd recommend requesting an ACP mentor. This relationship with help you find your passion and ultimately a career path.
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