Realization

[ToTBellHop]

Alright, so I've come to a realization over the past few weeks, and I just don't know how to tell my family, cuz I'm scared of what they will think. As most of you know, I have wanted to be a vet since I was 12, but in recent weeks, I have come to dislike the profession more and more, and now I know I don't want to do it. Actually, I want to get my Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. Lawrence, as planned, then move down to Orlando and get my Master of Science Education (7-12) from UCF and become a high school bio teacher--I just have realized while I love animals, I love people even more, and I am especially intrigued and excited at the high school age mind--old enough to be able to have a serious conversation about the world with, yet young enough that you can still see how they turn into adults--very kewl age group to be around...plus, I have wanted to move to Orlando since I was about 7, and this seems like the best way to do so, since going to UCF is also a much cheaper route to going to Grad School than my vet route would have been. And, I could maybe even work at Disney as a seasonal, part-time CM in the summer as a hobby (I know they don't pay nearly enough to live on--I'd just do it for fun)

My dilemma is that my family has been behind me being a vet since I was 12, and I don't know what they will think when I finally get the gumption to tell them I've changed my mind. Any recommendations on how to go about this? Thank you.

 

[pinkrose]

I think you should do what makes you happy. Your family will understand that you've changed your mind about your profession. People do it all the time. I'm sure that if you just sit down with them, they will be very supportive.

Don't go into a profession just to make others happy. If you do, you'll be misserable. Then you'll come to resent the ones you were trying to make happy. You have to do it because it's what makes YOU happy.

BEST OF LUCK

 

[WDWFREAK53]

Originally posted by DogsRule!
Alright, so I've come to a realization over the past few weeks, and I just don't know how to tell my family, cuz I'm scared of what they will think. As most of you know, I have wanted to be a vet since I was 12, but in recent weeks, I have come to dislike the profession more and more, and now I know I don't want to do it. Actually, I want to get my Bachelor of Science in Biology from St. Lawrence, as planned, then move down to Orlando and get my Master of Science Education (7-12) from UCF and become a high school bio teacher--I just have realized while I love animals, I love people even more, and I am especially intrigued and excited at the high school age mind--old enough to be able to have a serious conversation about the world with, yet young enough that you can still see how they turn into adults--very kewl age group to be around...plus, I have wanted to move to Orlando since I was about 7, and this seems like the best way to do so, since going to UCF is also a much cheaper route to going to Grad School than my vet route would have been. And, I could maybe even work at Disney as a seasonal, part-time CM in the summer as a hobby (I know they don't pay nearly enough to live on--I'd just do it for fun)

My dilemma is that my family has been behind me being a vet since I was 12, and I don't know what they will think when I finally get the gumption to tell them I've changed my mind. Any recommendations on how to go about this? Thank you.

Kyle...to quote the Breakfast Club...

You're a parent's wet dream.

Just tell them...it's not like you're giving up your dreams to go work at McDonald's... Your parents will be proud of you no matter what you decide and they will be behind you no matter what...that's what parent's are for bud. Don't just "casually" tell them...sit down with them...take THEM to dinner...

Good Luck and don't sweat it!

 

[SpongeScott]

Re: Re: Realization

Originally posted by WDWFREAK53
Kyle...to quote the Breakfast Club...

You're a parent's wet dream.

Just tell them...it's not like you're giving up your dreams to go work at McDonald's... Your parents will be proud of you no matter what you decide and they will be behind you no matter what...that's what parent's are for bud. Don't just "casually" tell them...sit down with them...take THEM to dinner...

Good Luck and don't sweat it!

I agree with Brian. Sit them down, be serious, look them in the eye and tell them. Explain everything to them as you explained it to us. And make sure it's not an offhand comment. Have their undivided attention.

Good luck!

 

[RickEff]

Kyle,

It was your parents' job to get you to where you are now. It's now your job to make it YOUR life. As Scott said, explain your choice - but know that no matter what they say, it's YOUR CHOICE. I'm sure it'll go well. Be excited when you tell them. Mention that your future has finally become crystal clear. They'll get behind you.

good luck!

Rick

 

[Wckd Queen]

Like the others have said, just sit your parents down and explain. Its not like you are going off chasing windmills. You have a plan, and a fabulous one at that! Teaching is a noble profession.

I think that if you present yourself to your parents in the same mature, well thought out manner that you have presented yourself here, your parents are sure to understand.

You sound like a very level headed person, Kyle. Good luck to you!!

 

[ToTBellHop]

Thank you for your help, everyone. I think I will sit down with my advisors when I get back to school August 19th and set up a game plan for what new courses I need to take and such, so that I can give my parents an explicit plan of what I want to do. At least I have on my side that they know I've wanted to move to Florida since I was 7, and that it'll cost a lot less to go to UCF than vet school woulda been (grad school at UCF is about $15000 the first year, $5000 the 2nd--I'll be a FL resident by then; vet school is $36,000/year for four years...). My grandma has always said she wanted me to be a teacher, so I know I have her on my side, along w/ all my friends. I'm sure it will all work out, too I've just always been family-oriented, so it'll be tough explaining that I want to move 1200 miles from home in 3 years. Then again, Orlando is my REAL home, I'm just away from it 51 weeks of the year, and it becomes harder each year to leave. Thanks for your help ladies and gentlemen. I appreciate it.