Since losing my so called career in the pharmaceutical industry, I have had to take a hard look at exactly what I want in a career, and what makes me happy.
Part of why I enjoyed the pharmaceutical industry so much is because I was helping people.¬ I wasn’t on the “front line,” the consumer didn’t know my name, but it was very self fulfilling to know I was a part of making peoples’ quality of life better.
I have tried to continue in the pharmaceutical industry.¬ It seems as if I’ve been blacklisted though, as I haven’t even been offered an opportunity to interview.¬ Some positions seemed a “perfect match” with my skills, and one job was EXACTLY the same thing I did at Baxter!
With my wifes’ help I found that Monroe county has 2 openings for 911 dispatchers!¬ (She’s amazing at finding open positions) So I went for it.¬ What I understand so far about the hiring process is it’s more about testing than just an interview.¬ I took the first¬test last Wednesday night, and I must say it was very interesting.¬ It was completely computerized, and to my understanding just an exercise in distraction.¬ It was mainly data entry type stuff, but here’s the kicker:¬ every few seconds an “emergency” would pop up on the screen.¬ If we did not dispatch the correct agency within 15 seconds, the test would give us a lower score.¬ All while doing the data entry portion at the same time!
It was very intriguing, yet fulfilling at the same time.¬ I am excitied about the possibility of becoming a dispatcher as I would be helping people, which is all I really want to do in life.
I received an email yesterday from the Monroe county director of communications, I passed the test!¬ No congratulations are in order yet, but it’s the first step.¬ The email also stated I would be contacted after the first of the year regarding more testing and interviews.
Wish me luck!
Good luck with that. Feeling a part of something that promotes the common good is important. I could be wrong, but I think Day (of ROX fame) may work for 911.
I’m so proud of you honey! You’ll find that perfect job for you in time. I just know it. Maybe this one is it.