Level1pedstech
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Good point, but at the time of receiving the loans very few would disagree that it was not a responsible move due to economy. It was pre-Morgage , pre-Healthbill, pre Financial crisis and in a career which has been consistently rated in the top tier due to Baby-boom demographics. A whole Lot has changed since than, and it's actually a move of Responsibility to decide to not go further as forecasting is clearer now that it is not a good financial decision to get further into debt for certification in that field. It's not like there was a lack of planning, but not all factors are in one's control and certainly things are looking to change. It would be irresponsible to follow that course now. The responsible thing to do would be to focus on applying the knowledge I did learn into something that I could apply. Thus thinking EMS.
I know the pay is rough and there are budget cuts. The Skill; however, is priceless - especially with a Nation that is 6 trill $$ in debt to Communist China looking at a possible War with Iran.
My theory has always been to apply and apply as often as you can to any position you think you might have a chance at getting. Never let anything keep you out of the hunt,because you just never know. Worst thing that can happen is you get an interview but get no call back. Thats okay because interviews mean your getting practice which means you should be getting better each time.
There are people out there who might seem damaged to the rest of us but they have mastered the skill of getting an employer to focus on what they can do rather than what they have done. Being able to show your deserving of a chance is possible but you really need to bring your A game to the table. Most of your competition is very unprepared and oblivious to what kind of challenge lies ahead but this plays to your favor. A good example is look at all the posts where people come to this site and others looking for specific information just days or even hours before a test or interview. Thats maybe a good 50%+ of your competition and thats being kind,25% have no chance because they are just unemployable for one reason or another. The solid 25% of the competition that gets it and has taken steps to prepare is the group that someone with "history" needs to be aware of.
Sometimes I over state the lack of jobs available in relation to the large number of applicants out there and why someone with any kind of negative history should move ahead of those of us who have always worked hard and played by the rules and have a history that shows it. People need to be aware that this has become a very competitive field and no longer will it be the norm to let someone with a little negative history move ahead. With new people entering the market every time a class wraps up its only going to get tighter and having a clean history should be a minimum requirement for entry into the field.