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cherylpf
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 Posted: 11/22/02 - 13:44 Post subject: School and working
So, as you may or may not have noticed based on my posting rate here, I have a little spare time on my hands at my current job...you could even say its not so challenging...mind numbing perhaps. So this job is not exactly where I want to stay, even industry. I'm not in any immediate hurry to leave, I've got some great benefits and a good day to day environment, but in the long term its a dead end job with little to no potential, in an area I've completely lost interest.
I've tossed around a whole new career path (complete 180) that would require me to return to school. I could do so here in town and I think I could do it at night while staying at my current job...has anyone done this? Am I insane?
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keltic63
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Posted: 11/22/02 - 13:50 Post subject:
do it now, before your life gets complicated. I waited to go back to school because I got married then had 2 kids really fast. I couldn't afford to go back to school, and I couldn't afford not to. It was really hard. I finally just did it, worked a couple of part-time jobs and my wife worked full-time and I went to school (in a Master's Program) full-time. It was definitely worth it, but I would certainly advise you to go now!
and yes working during the day and classes at night can be tough, but it's not that bad. My profs treated us (master's candidates) with more respect than the undergrads. Some were pretty good about family commitments too (some were not  ) You can do this!
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akern
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Posted: 11/22/02 - 13:51 Post subject:
I've done it. I say go for it!! It sucks for awhile but time goes by quickly.
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copteacher
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Posted: 11/22/02 - 13:53 Post subject:
i worked my way through under and grad school while working full time
i got very efficent at homework, papers and tests....you make the plan, set the goal, put your mind to it..you can do it
start slowly at first though
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Running Brewer
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Posted: 11/22/02 - 13:55 Post subject:
Cheryl,
I put my self through school while working full time. It is not a fun thing to do and can really ware on you, but it is doable. I even had a few semesters that were full time work and school. Those are killer but it helped me to graduate sooner. School's in Milwaukee are setup great for the non traditional student (which is why I moved here) and that really helped. Hopefully there will be a similar setup by you.
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Lord Vader
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Posted: 11/22/02 - 13:59 Post subject: Re: School and working
| cherylpf wrote: | | ...I've got some great benefits and a good day to day environment, but in the long term its a dead end job with little to no potential... |
I can totally relate to this...
It's easier to do what you want if you are not married and/or have no kids. If that's the case, by all means, GO FOR IT!!!
Just remember..."all work and no play makes cherylpf a dull girl".
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Posted: 11/22/02 - 13:59 Post subject: Re: School and working
| cherylpf wrote: | | I've got some great benefits and a good day to day environment, but in the long term its a dead end job with little to no potential, in an area I've completely lost interest. |
Hey, that sounds like most of our jobs! Do you think you're better than us?
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Sandy Cheeks
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Posted: 11/22/02 - 14:05 Post subject:
Cheryl:
In five years you can be 29 and doing the same thing you're doing now... or doing what you really want to be doing. The time is going to pass regardless.
It may make the next couple of years a little tougher (I've worked full time and gone to school full time and it does suck), but it will end.
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shelflifers
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Posted: 11/22/02 - 14:08 Post subject: Re: School and working
| Erstwhile Lurker wrote: | | cherylpf wrote: | | I've got some great benefits and a good day to day environment, but in the long term its a dead end job with little to no potential, in an area I've completely lost interest. |
Hey, that sounds like most of our jobs! Do you think you're better than us? |
HA!!!
Yeah, I'm with SC, git your studies on, sista.
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omega lambda
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Posted: 11/22/02 - 14:10 Post subject:
| Sandy Cheeks wrote: | Cheryl:
In five years you can be 29 and doing the same thing you're doing now... or doing what you really want to be doing. The time is going to pass regardless.
It may make the next couple of years a little tougher (I've worked full time and gone to school full time and it does suck), but it will end. |
Big Fat 1!
But like someone else above said, do it now, while your obligations to other people are not overwhelming. It will be a whole lot easier to do now, than after you're married with children and working full time.
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cherylpf
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Posted: 11/22/02 - 14:37 Post subject:
Thanks, that really helps. I'm looking into the logistics of it (I may have to rent a room from Shelf and Joy in order to afford this) $$, classes I need, etc. But I really think this is what I should do. Right now I feel like if my job were gone tomorrow I'd have no where to turn, except maybe the gap? Anyway, thanks for the advice, that really helps
And yes EL, I do think I'm better than you. 
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Posted: 11/22/02 - 14:50 Post subject:
What OL and Cheeky said. I did it in undergrad for the majority of it and am about to do it again in January. Misery loves company, come back with me!! 
Seriously, Cheeks is right. How much longer do you want to be doing that which you really do not enjoy?
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cherylpf
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Posted: 11/22/02 - 14:57 Post subject:
Another concern: how will my company react to the knowledge that I'm going to school for a new career? will this cause a problem? anyone with experience here?
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genie
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Posted: 11/22/02 - 15:07 Post subject:
Are they paying?? If not, it's none of their business. You are going back for a graduate degree, that's enough. As long as you don't need them to alter your schedule or otherwise impact your job, you're not under any obligation to tell them. I got lucky, my boss is a wonderful, supportive person who sees that I'm not happy in the corporate world and he has sworn to do whatever he can to support it (other than pay of course, that's a corporate decision). But just the encouragement and flexibility is enough for me!
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Posted: 11/22/02 - 15:11 Post subject:
| cherylpf wrote: | | And yes EL, I do think I'm better than you. |
Take a number.
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