I have wanted to post this for a long time
 

Yes, one year, 9 months and 25 days to be exact. I am officially back to work after loosing my job so long ago. Today I became a funeral director (in training, but paid). On January 3rd I begin my second job teaching Anatomy at the very same school where I attended up to 2 weeks ago. The funeral home will work around my teaching schedule. Is busy work with crazy schedule, totally unexpected experiences, like riding in a car with a dead body on my first day, but really feels good to go back to work.

Sooo happy for you!!

I have followed you since I joined this board and I am very happy things are turning around for you and your family. I couldn't do that line of work but, I'm glad someone can. I sure hope things keep getting better for you.

I think the new year will be a good one for you. I know that none of us like to think of our demise and yet it has to happen sometime for all of us. I admire those of you who can help with the loss of a loved one. And congrats on teaching anatomy. Sounds really interesting.

Congratulations!! I too followed some of your posts as you were going to school. Who knew you'd get not one, but TWO professions out of it! So happy for you and best wishes to you in BOTH of your new professions!

Congratulations on your new jobs and hope to see you still here on the board--even tho I am sure you will be totally busy. Don't forget to take time out for yourself.

Congrats!!! I'm thrilled for you

Congratulations! I too remember your posts!! So happy for you!

You go girl! Sounds like you are on your way, big time. You worked hard and it sure paid off for you. Congratulations!

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Congratulations! It's not a job that I would want but it's a very needed one and as long as there's a paycheck at the end of the week...... Sounds like you're going to be busy.

sounds like 2012 will be a great year for you, and for your son. Mazel tov!

Congratulations on your new jobs! I am very proud of you for making a plan, sticking with it and succeeding! How wonderful for you that you have a whole new life ahead of you in the New Year. Best wishes for every success and keep us all appraised of your successes. :thumbup:
Happy Holidays!

So very happy for you. Your perseverance has paid off. Congratulations.

Congratulations! You dreamed a new dream and then set about making it into reality. Good luck with your new careers.

Way to go! Happy you got a job. i dont think I could do what you are doing, kudos! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

What a great new year you have to look forward too! Congratulations, Marie! :thumbup:

I"m glad you are working. I"m still not. I'd work anywhere! have fun teaching!!

Congratulations, your hard work and perserverance have paid off!

And it's definately a job that can't be outsourced. Good luck with your new job.

congrats. i remeber reading your post a bout school wtg!!!

Congratulations!

Congratulations and a big pat on the back for a job well done. I remember your other posts and I just knew you'd make it!

Congratulations! Glad to know it is all working out for you.

This is so great!!! You have worked so hard to get here...and undergone several hardships....Congrats....you did it!!!!

Congratulations! You hit a hard time, found a new direction, set goals and persevered until you got through! Brigheter days are ahead. You've set a great example for your kids. You should be very proud.

Having "planned" 3 funerals in my family, I truly appreciate the professionalism of a funeral director. We use the same funeral home for all of our family and they have always been courteous, professional, compassionate, empathetic, and have never tried to steer us in a more expensive direction. Truth be told, all 3 funerals have been "pre-paid" arrangements which really makes the experience smoother. Burial plots have been in our family for decades so perhaps my experience is the exception and not the rule. The deceased had already made the plans that THEY wished for and paid for. Fortunately, the deaths were "expected" vs a tragedy death so that helps too. Emotional? sure, they all were but by the time you sit down with a funeral director to finalize plans, you've had some time to grieve and get your thoughts together for the most part. The toughest part for me is always that first, private family viewing. Not the arrangements.

I don't see funeral directors, funeral homes,etc as "morbid". Just a part of life. I think I could do your job and I applaud you achieving your goal and gaining employment for having done so. I have not followed your journey but I will do a search to read about it.

The best of success to you for 2012!!
sandy

Congratulations on your 2 new jobs. Buy you a notebook and keep tract of every cemetery you go to.
My brother is a funeral director and loves it. He left it last year and after 6 weeks went back. He missed it a lot.
it is not unusual for me to visit the casket room and see what is the latest when I go by there.'
Between his job and mine we have plenty of stories.
I am so proud of you.

Congratulations on the job. You were wise to get the degree and now can have a second job. Not many would be able to do so.

Congrats & best of everything in all yo do. You will see a lot of experiences there

Congratulations! I too kept track of your schooling, great job!

Congratulations!
Thanks for taking us along on your experiences through school. You've done the hard work and we've enjoyed the stories. As 2012 starts off on a whole new journey, I'm sure to not be the only one looking forward to hearing about your new experiences.
Meanwhile, take a BREAK and enjoy the holidays.

Congratulations on your 2 new careers! So glad you persevered and landed the job you wanted.

Me too! I am so happy for you. Best wishes for much success and happiness. Good Work!

Congrats on the new jobs Maride!! I watch all the CSI and NCIS shows all the time. Don't know if I could do that kind of job tho! LOL

So happy to hear you are back in the employment. Have a Merry christmas and a wonderful New year. 2012 looks bright and exciting for you. Congratulations!