I'm going back to school this fall. I've been off & on for the past year and a half what with the health problems after our 2nd miscarriage, then the months of bedrest & NICU time with the boys' pregnancy. N & I had a big talk about it & he is firmly convinced that I should stick with historic preservation, rather than switching to a cheaper degree in some healthcare related field. (Which I debated, in hopes that it might be easier to find a job in Michigan's sh*t economy.) When all is said & done though, I don't plan on going back to work until the kids are older so I have several years to wrap up degree #3 & hope the job situation here improves. & in all honesty, if I'm going to do something that takes me away from my family, I'd like it to be for something I enjoy. I've had a job a hated & the emotional costs weren't worth the money. I think I'll start with just one class this fall, and emailed the head of my program to meet up & discuss my options since I've been out of the loop for so long.
I still feel guilty about this decision, like its irresponsible of me to pursue a degree that will cost us more $, when we have 2 LOs at home. & maybe it is. Now that I've made the decision, I can't stop questioning it. We're still paying my student loans from law school after all. N seems so sure that I should do what I want instead of just settling for something to save us some $, but I can't help but feel incredibly selfish about this. It's such a gamble-- will the job market here open up in a few years? would I really be happy in the long run if I settled for a so-so job? will we still be secure financially if we have to pay for another 2 years of a master's program?
I need a crystal ball...
I agree with N. You need to do what makes you happy.
ReplyDeleteIf you go with a cheaper degree is it going to pay in the long run? Is it something you can see yourself doing in 25 years?
You have to look at the future of things, if you don't think the cheaper degree is going to make you happy, then it would be a waste of money.
But this is JMO.
I went back to school when my dd was about 6 months old. I needed it just for stimulation quite honestly. I ended up stopping because it became too much (my DH isn't the world's best person to wake up in the middle of the night for feedings...) But I think you should do what you think is best for the long run, as far as your career goes. You'll be a better wife and mommy when you're doing something that you enjoy, JMO :)
ReplyDeleteI def think you should go for it. It will all work out somehow if its really meant to be. I know you really like that field of study. So I say if your hubby is on board make a go of it. Whats the worst that can happen, it doesnt work out and you dont do it. Big Deal! At least you tried. The boys are such cuties! I wanna see some more pics! Its been awhile since you posted any. Still missing you on the board. Can you belive that I only have 98 days left?? Crazy huh!!! Love and Hugs Aubrey
ReplyDeleteI think you should go for it! I mean what's the worst thing that could happen? You find out you just can't do it right now and have to put it off. But you will still have your credits. Good Luck!!!
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