I paused my studies last year and had to turn down my dream job. At the time I couldn’t even stand next to a boiling kettle etc. I’m afraid to go back to that.
Now with September looming I have to decide if I’ll rejoin the course (minus the years experience).
Just scared the job will make my ears worse. What’s the point continuing if I can’t get a job at the end of it.
I am retraining (originally in engineering), so I am self funding this course. If I could just avoid construction sites that would be great. I doubt the underlings get to pick their projects though.
Does survey require you to be on site while construction is active or can you adjust hours? I think you should finish your studies and move forward. We tend to freeze up out of fear of exacerbating the tinnitus. But I'm afraid that is a problem we will be navigating the rest of our lives. The best thing I've done for myself is to continue working.
Thanks @BrOKeN_1, it’s definitely fear that is stopping me. I really love the subject.
I do think sites would be unavoidable in most roles, part of which is consulting on ongoing projects and interacting with contractors. Although, I am far more interested in surveys of existing buildings, conservation in particular. If I could choose my projects I would be fine, but with no experience in surveying it’s unlikely.
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