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Hello to all members! My name is Bobby and I am pursuing my
     prerequisites for the BS program in O&P at University of Washington.
     I still have a year and a half before I am ready to apply. I have
     been in the field of Orthotics for approximately six years working for
     the government. I would like to achieve the status of ABC certified
     PO, but I will have to quit my $35,000 a year job and move my small,
     young family to Washington State. I am concerned about the move with
     costs and etc... I would like advice from previous program graduates,
     salary expectations for CPO's in the US today with six to eight years
     experience, suggestions on how to get the best job once I graduate,
     and just about any other info that would be beneficial. Are there
     companies that will aid students in my situation? I called Novacare
     one time about four years ago and they said if I want to work for them
     they would start me out at $8.00 an hour and see what I can do. Right
     now I make double that with benefits of being the boss. I enjoy
     working for the government, but it is time for me to excel in my
     career. If you can respond with comments on the profession and
     expectations for the future of the profession I would greatly
     appreciate it. Thank you for your time.

     Bobby