Is It Worth It

[queenofmean]

I had to fix a problem with my own toe as couldn’t get into see my Podiatrist or any other for that matter.

My podiatrist said I did a really good job and she said I should consider taking up Podiatry.

I’ve given it some thought and I’m not totally against it but I’d be 35 by the time I qualified by a year in college and 4 years in Uni Part Time.

I just don’t want to waste money I don’t exactly have at something I could be wasting my time at.

[tamborine]

The financial rewards/charges for chiropodists/podiatrists make it a worthwhile career, especially in the private sector.

http://painfreefeet.co.uk/servicespodiatry/chiropody-cost/

[queenofmean]

237 - that’s what my Biology teacher said. I just haven’t found my true calling yet.

It’s not that I don’t want to do it Sherrard - it’s just not something I can say I ever considered. I did always want to offer help and work somewhere in health. I’m not going into this lightly though.

The things I’m passionate about I couldn’t ever do as a job and I do have hobbies but don’t think I’d get far reading for the rest of my life - I get frustrated with my crafts from time to time.

Lol ozzy!

I seem to have a knack for selling things. Been in retail for 14 years now and apparently I could sell snow to the Eskimos. But I can’t do this forever.

Will keep my options open. Will see how I feel in a few months and if I still feel like this is an option I’ll give it a bash.

[queenofmean]

That’s interesting Tambo!

[i] I’m so glad the diabetic foot one gets done at hospital though [i]

[sherrardk]

Sorry - I didn't mean to rain on your parade but it's a massive jump. Himself didn't start a full time 4 year degree until he was 28, my brother went to Cardiff University and qualified as a physiotherapist and left his job to join the police. We gave up our old lives to buy a pub (which went v badly). I get that you're excited but you have to see the bigger picture.

[queenofmean]

Don’t worry about it Sherrard. I do see where you are coming from and I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

I won’t lie it is a big decision to make. I’ll look into it further and see what other options are available and see if anything else tickles my fancy.

[Cloverjo]

My OH asked me to cut his toenails recently, as he couldn't reach, for some reason. I can't bear feet or hairy toes, so I had to do it without looking.

Earlier in your thread, QoM, I thought it might be interesting to sort out people's feet problems, but now, no. You really want to do this?

[jno]

not everyone is as anti-Hobbit as you, Cloverjo!

Seriously, there will always be a need for these ancillary medical services. If Queenie's good at it, and likes it, no reason why it shouldn't be her.

[tamborine]

There are other ways to qualify; ask your chemist for introductions to chiropodists who might offer apprenticeships. This way is paye but you could qualify quicker. Good luck with your choice.

[gness]

I wish you well with your decisions, Queenie......and I wish Mr Cloverjo a speedy recovery after having his toenails cut by a woman with her eyes shut!.... :-(

[clyde59]

LOL gness.

[Cloverjo]

Lol, gness. I got the clippers in the right place and then clipped, whilst gagging ://
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