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Gender: Female
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Location:
SAN MARCOS, California
United States
SAN MARCOS, California
United States
Work:
Seeking my Dream Job as a Front Office Medical Assistant for a large healthcare system (Scripps is my No. 1 choice)or thriving Medical Practice in the North County of San Diego, CA
Seeking my Dream Job as a Front Office Medical Assistant for a large healthcare system (Scripps is my No. 1 choice)or thriving Medical Practice in the North County of San Diego, CA
Hometown(s):
Born in Brooklyn, NY
lived in Northern California since early childhood and Relocated to Southern California in 2007
Born in Brooklyn, NY
lived in Northern California since early childhood and Relocated to Southern California in 2007
Great Granddaughter's last visit with Mama/Granny - May 07My Dream Job Journal - February 2008
Category: Downsized
Winner: Kathryn Coverston, San Marcos, CA
Dream Job: Medical Assistant
Essay: DOWNSIZED/CAREER CHANGER seeks ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT POSITION in medium-sized Chiropractic or Osteopathic office in North County of San Diego area. Magnetic with people, Meticulous in appearance, always prompt and reliable, scrupulous attention to detail. Able to undertake ANY assignment, nothing too small or large. Super user in all office skills + "Can-do" attitude. 30+ yrs Life experience-raised two children with no support. Why I want/need to win: I am 62 and currently RE-INVENTING myself, yet again, from getting downsized in Silicon Valley. I’ve been a diligent employee, but no degree and "aging out of the workforce" has caused me to be downsized in my last two positions. Thankfully, I’m a full time student working toward a Medical Assistant Certificate in April 2008. The younger students accept me and the teachers appreciate someone who comes to class prepared daily. This has given me a new lease on life. I was able to find a no cost training program through the San Diego Community College system. All we pay for is our books. It’s a wonderful program. I may have lost my job, my home and both parents within the last 2 years. But, I’m a SURVIVOR! I thank AARP for the many benefits they have offered me over the years and yet they still continue to fight for us "Seasoned Citizens". Thank you for reading this.
Kalikat says:
Thank you for your kind words, Jeannette....it's so great to hear other successful women in our sunset years doing what we love! Best of luck to you in finding your new Part-time dream job!
K.
Posted: March 31, 2008 1:19PM EDT
Jeanette58 says:
Bravo Kathryn! I was 61 when I too went to school to earn my Associates Degree in Business/Marketing-Advertising. Shortly prior to my graduation my department at the bank was dissolved and just at that time an opportunity opened in another business unit that allowed me to stay with the same company and move up to a Sr. Administrative Assistant position. It was truly a "Dream" Job for me at that time. Some people thought I was "too old" to go back to school, but you are never too old! Now my position was eliminated, but it will not get me down....I'm now 71 and looking for that "Dream, part-time" Job...In the meantime I've joined an art club to pursue my artist talent and at the same time I'm writing a novel and singing with a chorale group. - You know that old saying...One door closes and another opens!
Posted: March 29, 2008 6:41PM EDT
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