I certainly don't get it........I attended a technical school for dispensing, only finished my 1st year, and got married. The school doesn't even offer the second year anymore, they combined it all to a 1yr. I move to a different state and come to find out I don't even need schooling, or a license. I wish I had known that when I first moved here, at least I would have still remembered what I learned. I found out about 5yrs ago I needed glasses, well while talking to the optician here I found out she never went to school, she had on the job training and no license....... So, I starting pounding the pavement at optical shops about acquiring an apprenticeship, and they either had plenty already or they had a waiting list. I have tried numerous things, but alot of places are not taking apprentices anymore mainly because they cannot afford to hire them, and the Opticians themselves are working long hard hours. Why are some states board certified and some not? And how do u know which one isn't? I was told in school that just about everywhere u went u needed the license! Guess I wasted a whole year in school, books, and tuition then.
Seeing the salary u guys are making, makes me crazy, I would die to make that an hour/but I know u deserve it, for all that time and experience in the business......So, now what? I don't know anyone in the business here, and can't seem to get my bigfoot in the door. I have all but given up on my dream. I now work in retail(in a home improvement store) and am thinking.....hhhmm not sure if I can keep working hours like this. So, now I am thinking I could maybe work in a lab somewhere! Well,I don't need schooling for that either, so does anyone know if that is a great job to have? and what it is like? I have contacted some labs around here and they also are not hiring. Now what? Anyone out there have any suggestions? I have contacted the Opticianry board here, and also the schools. I guess my timing must be way off, or maybe now I am just too old:(
Anyone have any suggestions for me? I have all but given up on something I have been interested in for the last 20yrs and never got to try.
Thank You for letting me vent a little......:hammer: :hammer:
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