Hi Celeste, I know exactly how you feel and it's important for you to follow your heart and your dreams, just make sure you can afford to leave your current job, knowing how rotten this economy is, and that there is a lot of competition out there, even in the veterinary business. Volunteering is wonderful, and there is a lot less pressure when you're volunteering only once a week. Wherever you go though, you'll run into "office politics," a-hole bosses, and job pressures that make you nervous and make your IBS worse. I know this because I am on my 2nd job this year. I have changed fields twice in the past year and I'm still dealing with the same old B.S. (and mild IBS!). Animals are wonderful to work with, but you'll have to deal with the people that no longer look at you as a "nice volunteer," suddenly you're a co-worker and the drama begins to unfold. If your BF is able to support you financially and with insurance while you look for a job, then you've got a head start on those people who are really hurting financially because they weren't expecting to lose their salary. Does the shelter need you to work there full-time and is the pay comparable? Can you afford to live off of the salary? In your current job, are you dealing with a lot of people (customers) that make your IBS occur? If you are working as a receptionist, you'll still be dealing with a lot of people. Anyway, I do know what you're going through and I think it's important to do what you know is right in your heart. Just be prepared for the consequences of not finding a job for awhile, or getting a much lower paying one. If you can deal with that, you should be just fine. =)
Take care of yourself,
J
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