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I have been trying to switch careers. I am looking for something that pays well and I would be good at (aside from being hard of hearing) Anyhow, I have considered becoming a massage therapist. There is a demand right now and I BELIEVE there is minimal communication, yet interact with people...

the paralegal profession?? I LOVE to read and research! I have been considering the next step in my journey. Thought about Medical billing or paralegal. Seems a paralegal would be alot more interesting. However, I wonder if my hearing (lack of) would be an issue Any thoughts??:ty:

Personally, right now I would like *m* an air popped popcorn popper and a mixer. Oh, you asked what YOU wanted for Christmas:giggle: Sorry!

Wow, you are an interesting "book" *m* Welcome to AD! I am a newbie too! May just have to throw myself out there for questioning as you have done!:lol:

Can someone tell me how to upload pics from *m* my actual computer?? :ty:

Welcome! Pop rocks n coke?? WOW!!! You will enjoying it here! Quite a group!

Welcome! I haven't been around like but *m* seems like a great group! :wave:

aids (trial) for a few days now and I have to say it has been incredible. However, part of me feels like I am wearing "equipment'! I get discouraged too when I do miss words in a sentence and feel "dumb" since the general public does not notice that I am hard of hearing. Also, some days I...

Thanks for the input! However, does anyone *m* know how I go pursuing this?? I can't seem to find anything about education for these field. All I find is information about taking the exam. I don't think I am quite ready for that yet:laugh2:

Actually, when it comes to insuring your money *,* you are insured about to 100k per vesting. ie: My spouse and I= insured for 100k My spouse and I w/ child #1 as POD= another $100k My spuse and our child# 2 as POD= another $100k and so forth. Therefore, you are insured for over 100k...

I would never do that! I have been searching *m* for a long time on ways that I can help other people. I would LOVE to help other hard of hearing, deaf person as I understand their world,etc I just don't know how to go about it? Or even what the salary is?

a certified hearing aid specialist? (aka dispenser) THIS is something I think I could do and would be good at since I have been wearing an aide since I was 5. Would love to hear ANY input!:ty:

I could have written that post!! I have about *m* same loss as you. Took my parents years to figure it out. By that time, I had already taught myself to lip read! I realllllllllllly wish I could give you the answers. Even, 30 years later I find myself with the same stuggles. HUGE...

her. She was so imformative and made me feel so comfortable. We are going to try a number of aids with 30 day trial. Anyone have experience w/the Phonak Bi Cross?? I have a profound (90db) loss in left ear with a moderate/ severe loss in my right ear (50db). IF you remember I was turned...

I am going back to school and I thought about pursuing early childhood education. However, even with a Bachelors Degree expected income is less than $30k a year:hmm: That is why I was looking at perhaps studying something to pursue a more financially sound career KWIM?

I work with kids now However, early childhood education pays squat! :hmm: Which is why I am looking at other ventures

Thank you for the feedback! I actually appreciate the encouragemnt! In this case, I have thought about medical coding as a ways to HIDE from the world and my disability. I am not 100% deaf so people just think I am dumb! It is very upsetting and really takes a toll on my self esteem. I am...

Thank you for the feedback Are you in this field?? Have any idea what a typical work day is like in this field?

Anyone know anything about medical coding?? I am looking at going back to school, trying to figure out what my career will be. However, I do feel like my deafness/ hoh is a disability as I feel like my lack of hearing will hinder career prospects. No need to get angry with me. It is just my...

I have a question. What is so special about this blackberry?? Do you use it to instant message to people? Obviously, I am deaf in one ear/ moderate loss in the right and just HATINGGGGGGG my hearing aid that I have to take out everytime I use my cell phone. What would the advantage be in...