After two hours of studying last night and two hours this morning, I'm sitting here trying to figure out why I'm trying so hard to become certified for a job that I never in a million years actually want to do.
Working in medical coding (I had been hoping that the class might lead to other, higher paying jobs) means that I will have more to do with paper and computers than I will with people. And, while people can be stupid and difficult to deal with, I like them a whole lot better than thumbing endlessly through a book full of numbers that make no sense to me. What's even more frustrating about all of this? I knew it before I started the class!
So, I guess the question is, now what?
4 comments:
Erin, my advice is to be true to yourself. If you do a job solely because of money, then eventually, you'll hate it. God didn't give you skills and talents only to have you waste away behind a computer in Dr. Stovall's office. Start looking around for something better ands screw the coding class!
If I was being true to myself, I would quit my job and go backpacking in Europe for a couple of months!
Unfortunately, being true to yourself sometimes doesn't pay the bills nor does it help the fact that unless you are a welder or pipefitter, there are no jobs to be had in Beaumont unless you know someone!
Naturally, I will be sending my resume to all the places you suggested. Hopefully something will come up!
Being a "responsile adult" sucks.
Is there a job where you can do what you love doing? Does it have to be medical coding?
Best to you, and hope you find the tenacity to do what you want to do (and pay for the bills as well)...
Erin,
Coding really is a pretty great job - even if you like people better than paper. It lets you deal with the paper so you can be with the people you chose. You know, your family instead of irate customers... Hope you passed the test. Best Wishes, Michelle - Texas transplant from Utah.
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