Any Respiratory Therapists or others in Healhcare

[Sterling Williams]

I am interested to hear from those who are currently working in the healthcare or those who once did.

As of now, I am in the last year of Respiratory Therapy school. Barring any unforeseen setbacks, I should be a working therapist after certifying. As many of you know, the weekly schedule is comprised of mostly 3 day work weeks, with 12 hour shifts. This leaves a lot of time to accomplish other goals and interests. My main goal is to establish a diversified real estate portfolio (mainly residential) as of now and possibly changing once I become more educated in the business. After I get some experience under my belt, I would love to work in the business at an unknown capacity at this time.

I would really like to hear from those who currently work in healthcare, or from those who once did. I'm interested to hear how you have managed your time successfully between the two or how you made your transitions into real estate full-time. Any response will be appreciated. Thank You!

[Brant Richardson]

Actually I kicked myself for not going to nursing school for a long time. My wife and I graduated at the same time. She went to nursing school at the city college which cost a few thousand dollars. I went to PA school and ended up with $80k in student loans. We started working at the same time and she has consistently made more than I do and currently makes a LOT more than I do. Nursing is changing, there is less demand than when she first started but they have a strong union. I definitely enjoy what my job entails a lot more than I would as a nurse though. It's a good profession. I would stick with RT for a while. If you find that medicine is truly your calling then go to PA school.
If your wife is doing real well though, you might put the two of you farther ahead by learning to invest.