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The Question
When you were in grade school, what did you want to be when you grew up? Were you right, or did you end up doing something else?
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I think I always wanted to be a doctor. There was a brief time when in high school I realized that being very good in mathematics, I could easily opt for a career in engineering, but my paternal grandmother opposed the idea. Girls could be doctors or teachers but not engineers!
I did get into medical school, or college as we call it here, and studied there for four years. Then the story changed and I decided to get married and start a family!
I was right in that that I had an aptitude for the medical profession. I was good at diagnosing diseases, at putting the patients at ease and most importantly, I had a good grasp of my subjects. But life had other plans for me. I could have continued my studies after marriage, but then other factors played a role in this game called life and I finally thought that since I cannot continue with my medical career, I should withdraw from college. I later gave an exam to get a bachelor’s degree in science.
I ended up being a wife and a mother. As careers go, this is the most difficult and most rewarding career. But I think the least appreciated.
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Definitely the most challenging career.
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Thanks Lauren.
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Lots of rewards though.
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Absolutely! It is the most rewarding one.
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Agreed
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Motherhood is a challenging career and not fully appreciated. I chose to stay home after a career in public relations and advertising. I’ve never regretted a moment.
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Neither did I. Thanks EA. Much appreciated
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Thank you for sharing, Sadje. You are always so thoughtful in your responses. I always pick up something new about you in these responses, which is so much fun.
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Thank YOU so much Jeff for always being kind and supportive
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❤️🙏☺️
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🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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I wanted to be a professional baseball player but I was diagnosed with Uncoordination and had to give up my dream.
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These things do happen and then we have to go in a different direction. Thanks Geoff
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One cannot compare one’s journey with others. The answer lies in contentment, be it any career. Good one Sadje!
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Thank you so much
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You are welcome
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Motherhood is full of expectation but I found that other mother’s fully appreciated the challenges one underwent ☺️
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Oh yes! That’s very true.
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I had no idea what I wanted to do or be. I still don’t, and it has been a long time since grade school!
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It is wonderful approach.
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Thank you for sharing this story.
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Now that your children are grown have you given any consideration to going back into the medical community? Motherhood is definitely hard and very rewarding!
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Oh Leigha it’s been too long. I tried doing that after my son was born, 34 years ago but the process was very complicated. I am happy with what I am today. I do have the knowledge to help my family and friends and that’s what counts. Thanks
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