GUESS WHAT!!!
Today, I, Ashley Gaudet, was offered a job!!!! AND, clinic needs someone immediately, so I can start work right after my OJT!
Yes this is all very exciting, but it involves a great deal planning and the such. I say this because I have my VTNE and my graduation to consider as well as expenses for cars, cell phone, rent, food etc. Also, I'll need to go east to get my jeep.
Now, obviously I don't want to do anything that's going to jeopardize my full time job, however I am fairly confident that I can get aprrox 62 days of work with the military at 126$ a day. That is room and board included, which essentially equates to close to 8000$. By not going to work for the military this summer I will not only miss out on a lot of money, but my graduation also ( should I decide to attend).
As it is right now, I know of 2 places that I can live at ( in order to get out of the basement), and until I am situated here in Alberta. I just don't like the thought of being so dependant on someone. As I said to my dad, I would love nothing more than to have my cake and get to eat it too!
I know it may appear as though I'm being selfish and all I'm thinking about is the money, but seriously, I'm planning on moving all the way across the country with not even a bed or a couch to my name. I need to look at my finances, and try to do what's best for me while also thinking out a plan that is feasible for my employer.
Does that make sense? I know that it's easy to justify it to myself, but to some RGS people, you're thinking "GET AWAY FROM THE GLIDING SCHOOL!" But again, seriously, that's close to 8000$ that I'm going to do minimal effort to make, while also having room and board paid for. That money will help me to get situated here. Like my dad said, "you make lots of money in the west, but you spend a lot too". Rent around here is like 1400$!!!! No joke.
So, that's my situation. I'm not really going to know much more or be able to make any further decisions until I get the official offer in writing. ( Salary also). So until then, comments are allowed until you all start being mean and telling me what I don't want to hear....only kidding, all comments will be taken with a grain of salt. :)
On a more exciting note: I got my marks the other day. Honours!!!! Woo hoo!!! ALSO! Mom spilled the beans and said that there's a birthday card on its way!! woo hoo!! ALSO ALSO, the clinic is having a billiards night with free steak and salad or fries...ON MY BIRTHDAY!! WOO HOO!!!
OKay, I think that's all the woo hoo-ing I can think of. Now it time for cough medicine and bed!! WOO HOO!!!!!
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HEY STINK BAG!!
I have been reading your blog since you started posting it. From what you blog about you are having an AMAZING time, and learning lots. By the sounds of it you are making a name for Maritimers in Alberta, and certainly not letting the school down in showing that they put out some rediculously amazing Techs! It was definatly a good decision to go out there for your OJT ( I wish I would have now, But I might be making a move out there yet). It's absolutly unbelievable what you are doing for yourself, and truthfully I am jealous of the awesome experiences your are having out there. I know you will make the right decision as to staying out there for the summer or coming home. Do whatever you think is best (make YOU happy)other people's opinions matter but never as much as yours. So I hope you keep having such and amazing time! Keep in touch. It was great to have gotten to know you through the memerable Oulton adventures over the past 2 years!
And remeber even though you are out there make sure to imprint a little bit of the east in the west!
Catch you on the flip side.
Love your friend from A-dot (amherst)
Doof
Nicole :)
p.s. If you ever have a huge farm feel free to name one of your animals Doof.. I will be very proud!
IF you decide to come to graduation?????? you ARE coming!!! and dont take this comment with a grain of salt lol :P But seriously Nicole's right... you know what's best for you :) I miss you soo much :( Im glad you're having fun but it sucks not seeing everyone at school every day! :( I told you you were gonna get honors!!!!! :D What was your final mark in Surgery??? Send me a msg on facebook or something :) I didnt get my marks yet... its weird... :S hehe I'm having a blast a The Oaks Vet :) I worked 1 week nights and starting the end of this week 7am-7pm... im so tired but i love it :) We've only been opened 1 week and we already got a GDV, pneumothorax, chronic renal failure, radial ulnar fracture, 3 canines extractions, etc etc... its awesome :D hehe K well I will talk to you soon hopefully :) and good luck on your new job!! I'm proud of you!!! ;) xoxoxoxox
From your one of your best VT girls... hahah :P
Isabelle =)
Hello Daughter,
I have been letting Julie read your Blog and she asked me to pass on Birthday wishes and to tell you to stay WEST.
Congratulations on your successes at Oultons. I Canoe you could do it..
Love DAD
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