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Comment by booklover on October 13, 2012 at 8:29pm: I'm in the same position Paula. I have 3 classes to get an AA degree, but then I'd have to go on, and we already have 2 kids in college. I don't know if I have it in me to go back. Here they have cut librarians, and teachers, etc. essentially careers I'd want. I can't do math to save my life, so none of the careers that pay are something I would even attempt to take the classes for. I think I may just want a 'job' and learn whatever I want to like I've always done on my own. I do wish I'd at least have finished my AA degree though just for closure. We will see!!!

I hope you get the job!!!!!

Comment by Paula T. on October 13, 2012 at 8:05pm: Thanks, booklover! I was at home while my sons were young and any work I did was around their school and sports schedules.

I sort of fell into the decision to become a librarian and am still looking for a full time position - hopefully one I had a phone interview for which is in the same academic library I work in now *fingers crossed* I hate the thought of paying back student loans for the rest of my life, but I knew I didn't want to file papers/answers phones or ask "paper or plastic" for the rest of my life! Hopefully, you can find something you love to do and can make some $$!!

Comment by booklover on October 13, 2012 at 8:05pm: Paula, no I haven't, but I plan on it as soon as I'm done with Pillars. I just read "Fall of Giants", and I'm waiting for my husband to finish "Winter World", and then we have to wait for the last book in this trilogy to come out. They are his latest books. I highly recommend at least the first one I read! Always excited to discover a new author I like!~ Melinda

Comment by Paula T. on October 13, 2012 at 8:02pm: booklover, I read The Pillars of the Earth...it's a great book! I watched the mini-series a couple of years ago and it was watch-worthy, but there were some major changes to the story. Have you read the sequel to Pillars?

Comment by booklover on October 13, 2012 at 8:01pm: Paula, what a great job! I have been home for 20 years! Stay-at-home Mom, and then I homeschooled our son for 9 years. Now that I've worked myself out of my homeschooling job, time for me to decide the next chapter in my life. Go back to school? Get a part-time job? Don't know yet. I DO know I have WAY less patience with people. I don't want to work directly with the public, because I'd probably tell someone what I really thought and be fired the first day! LOL

Comment by booklover on October 13, 2012 at 7:57pm: Hi Steph! We are a lot alike! Probably why we're friends! :) It is rainy here, but it didn't pour today. A little rain, and drizzle. Our son is out with friends, and daughter is visiting her best friend at another University. We are each on our computers. I'm gonna go read in a minute. I am reading "The Pillars of the Earth" by, Ken Follett. Very good! My husband is reading the 2nd book in Ken Follett's new trilogy "Winter of the World", also very good! I made dark chocolate chip cookies for a treat later. Good day to stay inside and bake. Have a great night!!~ Melinda

Comment by Paula T. on October 13, 2012 at 7:55pm: I know that feeling, booklover! I love my work as a librarian, but some patrons can really test my patience. I sometimes mutter under my breath "I hate people" lol

We had quite a bit of rain here today, Steph. Cold and windy. At least we can assume it is warmer in Texas than in Detroit right now!

Comment by Steph S. on October 13, 2012 at 7:47pm: Love that Booklover! You guys always make my day! I have catitude too!
Same here Booklover.
It's pouring cats and dogs here. Thus the picture. : )