Sounds like you have a backup plan just in case you burn out. I definitely don’t wish it on you though– while the results of change are fun, the process can be a rough ride at times.

Of course! A friend of mine who is a dentist had posted your site on facebook.

Oof, not really contemplating a career change … it’s just fun to visualize sometimes when work is beating me up. Someday maybe I’ll take a plunge and try and become a math teacher though.

Thanks, DumbFunnery! I ran across your blog today while doing a search, and I loved your post. Thanks for linking to my blog in it! Are you really contemplating the big change in your life?

I enjoyed the post! And now I’m curious about your transition period/why you switched/etc. So it looks like I’ll be blog-stalking you a bit!

Felicity, I love your comment! Especially your fart story– beat boxing! Wish I could have been a fly on the wall that day. It’s so great to hear from someone who left D school so early. You were a lot quicker/smarter than I was. I commend you for your courage! I never would have left dental school– mostly out of fear. Amazing how so many people can feel the same thing. I bet if we took a bunch of other people in different careers, we would find we all feel/felt the same. It is reassuring to know that others can relate to what I have experienced. Thanks for reading and adding your story!

P.S. I felt really connected with most of your dentistry related post. especially this one. I just got to tell you my story of farting. lol. Back when I was in high school, I farted while on a lecture. Luckily, it was not smelly and only two people heard it and as crazy as I was, I pretended beat boxing! Smart moves I daresay! lol. But I really didn’t know if I have convinced them well enough. 😀

You are right, Amberr. She’d have a tough road ahead of her if that chased her out of the field. I love potty humor, so while I keep my composure, I like to have a good laugh over it later! Or how about couples who have never farted in front of each other? Puh-lease!

You busted me! It’s that “I have a friend” thing showing up again. It’s just bad when it happens in quiet places like the classroom or a yoga class. Luckily it has never happened to me, but just one of my “friends.”

Puzzling indeed, Amberr. Lol. Wouldn’t it be cool if bodily functions were were just accepted into the “who gives a damn” category? Kind of the same category as eating. And while we’re conveniently adding to that category, let’s also add staring at people whom we find interesting. I’m envious of my son’s freedom to do that! 🙂