tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195641087108033893.post1503761944924848106..comments2023-10-24T06:53:11.917-04:00Comments on mere et filles: Think Write Thursday | Career Plans.Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07047968915708927082noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195641087108033893.post-16888214444471374702017-07-02T15:15:14.258-04:002017-07-02T15:15:14.258-04:00I can imagine the work at the refinery was pretty ...I can imagine the work at the refinery was pretty grubby. I never had any career goals, college was not an option after high school, but I'm glad I went back for the experience. I can't believe I've been at the same job for 12 years [next month]. The longest ever! A fun post for sure.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07582941768111781554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195641087108033893.post-15542016158335212392017-07-02T07:19:02.266-04:002017-07-02T07:19:02.266-04:00I did not know you were a math whiz! That craft he...I did not know you were a math whiz! That craft helper gig must have been so interesting. My s-I-l was an actuary and sounds like a similar career path. She's still changing it at 57! I'm counting down...2.5 years left and Doug and I will retire together. America...here we come! :-) Pattyhttp://purlyspaniel.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195641087108033893.post-29490578240722980892017-07-01T09:21:59.496-04:002017-07-01T09:21:59.496-04:00Thank you for sharing your path of how you got to ...Thank you for sharing your path of how you got to the place you are now. I enjoyed learning more and knowing you a little better. My job entails filling and filing form for company 401(k) plans. Feels like a connection, of sorts. I will soon be joining you in the "non-paid" department. I can't wait to be happy, free and "poor"! xoxmargenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203284423648703855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195641087108033893.post-70525216669468446852017-06-30T21:57:02.246-04:002017-06-30T21:57:02.246-04:00Such a great story, Mary! I was most surprised to ...Such a great story, Mary! I was most surprised to read about your time as a Craft Helper - very interesting! I seem to remember some programming and computer languages in my ancient history somewhere - never my favorite things. : ) And I'm with you on structure. I don't seem to do very well without at least a little in my life. Thanks for sharing your story!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807665680552691472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195641087108033893.post-72208782486969207502017-06-30T20:55:10.619-04:002017-06-30T20:55:10.619-04:00Fascinating...never woulda thought...can just see ...Fascinating...never woulda thought...can just see you in your CE gear. Glad you found your niche and that we were able to "retire" at the same time...guess it was in the stars that we were to have "met" about that time. I know exactly how you feel with the lack of imposed structure...but who needs it?! Carry on and do continue to enjoy!<br />Cheers~Honoréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17328955991011872557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195641087108033893.post-26013061464789483402017-06-30T11:06:21.603-04:002017-06-30T11:06:21.603-04:00this was such interesting reading Mary! I come fr...this was such interesting reading Mary! I come from a family of scientists -- chemistry and physics. I've always enjoyed math and science but wanted to be an elementary teacher. That lasted about 3 semesters...then I started student teaching and HATED it!! So I switched majors as well. The only degree I could graduate with in my original 4 years (and I absolutely didn't want to stay any longer) was Religion and the Social Sciences. Lots of religion classes and psych and sociology. All interesting, but not related to what I do day-to-day. It is interesting where our lives take us. Thanks for sharing your tale!Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189170045283685051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195641087108033893.post-33365372661706454292017-06-30T09:24:01.426-04:002017-06-30T09:24:01.426-04:00Oh, Mary! Our stories are similar once again (alt...Oh, Mary! Our stories are similar once again (although not the chemical engineering part). I've never blogged about my long-and-winding career path, but maybe someday I'll share the tale. In the meantime, just know that I'm out here in "early retirement" seeking some sort of structure and not getting paid . . . right along with you! XOKymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01332895223302876006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195641087108033893.post-44575308429455478052017-06-30T07:30:01.393-04:002017-06-30T07:30:01.393-04:00I am in awe! I have 2 cousins who are (were, one i...I am in awe! I have 2 cousins who are (were, one is no longer with us) Chemical Engineers - that is tough brain work! And, bravo to you for a plug for continued learning!! But, YIKES - you are a math genius... me? Oy, I am practically a math illiterate. It was the subject I struggled with consistently (and still do)! I am even more humbled by your amazing gift of friendship and I love this glimpse into what made you who you are today! XOAsKatKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176601489544011641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1195641087108033893.post-42574457531694927662017-06-29T20:42:07.661-04:002017-06-29T20:42:07.661-04:00This is fascinating! I really applaud you for real...This is fascinating! I really applaud you for realizing that chemical engineering wasn't for you and then figuring out how to reroute your path successfully. I knew you know math, but didn't know the specifics, and I knew you had retired from Hewitt, but didn't know how you had ended up there. I think the biggest surprises are picturing you in coveralls and a hard hat chipping black gunk and that you were an actuary. (Ryan thought about it for ~5 min. in college but said the tests were crazy hard and grad. school was easier.) So thank you for taking the time to tell us your whole story; I enjoyed it and feel like I know you better!Bonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.com