Would you....go back to college??

[hobson725]

Ok...here is my situation. I have my bachelors degree and I want to go back to college and earn ANOTHER bachelors degree...is that stupid?? My 1st degree in in education...I want to earn my 2nd degree in respiratory therapy. If I return to college,It will take me another 3 1/2 years! My concern is this: I have 2 children,ages 5 and 3. Will I be able to give them the time and energy while I go back to school? This first year I will only be taking 1 night class each semester...maybe 2. Would you just find a job in your degree area or go back for something new and better pay?
I do have a part time job now and I'm not sure if I can continue that along with being a mother,etc,etc,etc. My husband is really supportive in my decisions with this...so that helps! Please give me your outlook on this. Thanks!
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[hvacwife]

If you are having a hard time no with a part time job and children etc, going back to school is going to demand more of your time. There is homework involved and study time and will you use that degree?? You already have one you aren't using.
I'd quit the part time job if you can, stay home with the kids till they are both in school full time then go to work using the degree you already have.

[shopsforsix]

Ok...here is my situation. I have my bachelors degree and I want to go back to college and earn ANOTHER bachelors degree...is that stupid?? My 1st degree in in education...I want to earn my 2nd degree in respiratory therapy. If I return to college,It will take me another 3 1/2 years! My concern is this: I have 2 children,ages 5 and 3. Will I be able to give them the time and energy while I go back to school? This first year I will only be taking 1 night class each semester...maybe 2. Would you just find a job in your degree area or go back for something new and better pay?
I do have a part time job now and I'm not sure if I can continue that along with being a mother,etc,etc,etc. My husband is really supportive in my decisions with this...so that helps! Please give me your outlook on this. Thanks!
:confused:

Are you happy with what you got your first degree in? Is it what you want to do with your life? Your children have to come first, but if being a respiratory therapist is really what you want to do, then you should go for it! I think it's great that your husband is supporting you and hope that if you decide to go back, that he will be there to help you with all the mom things you have to do!! Good luck in whatever you decide!

[Cpogie]

Ok...here is my situation. I have my bachelors degree and I want to go back to college and earn ANOTHER bachelors degree...is that stupid?? My 1st degree in in education...I want to earn my 2nd degree in respiratory therapy. If I return to college,It will take me another 3 1/2 years! My concern is this: I have 2 children,ages 5 and 3. Will I be able to give them the time and energy while I go back to school? This first year I will only be taking 1 night class each semester...maybe 2. Would you just find a job in your degree area or go back for something new and better pay?
I do have a part time job now and I'm not sure if I can continue that along with being a mother,etc,etc,etc. My husband is really supportive in my decisions with this...so that helps! Please give me your outlook on this. Thanks!
:confused:

If you are not happy with what you do now go for it, a respiratory therapist is a great paying job and you can go anywhere and have a job waiting for you, yes your family comes first, but don't let your dreams go, I say go for it, you will fit all the other things into your life, I think you have what it takes to do it all. And if you feel that you cannot do it, then you can always stop, but you will not know until you do it....get going!!

[mom2fussbudgets]

I tend to agree with Carol. If you want another degree, then I say go for it! I've worked in jobs I've not been happy in before, and it totally affects the quality of your life.

Your kids are very young, which concerns me. But, Carol is also right in saying that you can stop going if it interferes too much with you being a good mom. You can always go back to college when your youngest starts school. If you don't need the part time job, then quit.

You are blessed to have such a supportive husband. Good luck!

[hobson725]

Could you please enlighten me on why it concerns you that my children are so young? My daughter will start kindergarten in August and my son(who is 3) will be in preschool 3 days/week. If I do go back to school, this semester will only be 1 class...next semester will be 1 class(maybe 2). Should I wait until my son is in kindergarten? I am planning on following the "part time" program which is a lower class load than the full time program once I get these 3 classes out of way(these are classes that my 1st degree did not require). Just wanted some clarification! Thanks for all the encouraging words...it's very hard to decide what to do. I don't really want to be a teacher...I've done it before and it's not what I want now. That's why I'm wanting to get a different degree.
Thanks again for your words! They will help me ALOT!
:)

[mom363546]

This is a copy of what I posted to another user.If it something you really want to do then do it. I say as your children grow they tend to cost more money!! Get your schooling now so you can afford there schooling when its time!! ( college)

I managed an icecream for almost 5 years. My ***'t manager was 27 her husband was in prison on meth charges.When she came to me for a job she was also starting probation for beating up his girlfriend.They have 2 children she told me she was clean and her side of the story and she was getting a pell grant and going to become a cpa.I gave her a chance and I hired her!

She worked partime under 30 hrs.Had hud help pay her rent. Family service helps with food,medical & daycare. She worked for me almost 3 years until the owners retired and closed the business. It is so do able.

I have so much admiration for this woman.She hocked her wedding ring to get back and forth to work until her first check came in.
I believe she will graduate in 1 year!

It sounds like your situation would be a whole lot easier than hers was.Whats stopping you??

[shopsforsix]

Could you please enlighten me on why it concerns you that my children are so young? My daughter will start kindergarten in August and my son(who is 3) will be in preschool 3 days/week. If I do go back to school, this semester will only be 1 class...next semester will be 1 class(maybe 2). Should I wait until my son is in kindergarten? I am planning on following the "part time" program which is a lower class load than the full time program once I get these 3 classes out of way(these are classes that my 1st degree did not require). Just wanted some clarification! Thanks for all the encouraging words...it's very hard to decide what to do. I don't really want to be a teacher...I've done it before and it's not what I want now. That's why I'm wanting to get a different degree.
Thanks again for your words! They will help me ALOT!
:)


I don't think the age of your children should have anything to do with going back to school! In fact, IMO it's better to do it now before they are involved in so many school activities, that you might have to miss out on them! It really sounds like you've already made your mind up! You aren't happy with your current job and you want something more!!! Good luck!!! ;)

[mom2fussbudgets]

Could you please enlighten me on why it concerns you that my children are so young? My daughter will start kindergarten in August and my son(who is 3) will be in preschool 3 days/week. If I do go back to school, this semester will only be 1 class...next semester will be 1 class(maybe 2). Should I wait until my son is in kindergarten? I am planning on following the "part time" program which is a lower class load than the full time program once I get these 3 classes out of way(these are classes that my 1st degree did not require). Just wanted some clarification! Thanks for all the encouraging words...it's very hard to decide what to do. I don't really want to be a teacher...I've done it before and it's not what I want now. That's why I'm wanting to get a different degree.
Thanks again for your words! They will help me ALOT!
:)

Hope I didn't offend!

Young kids demand a lot of attention, so it may be hard for you to find adequate study time. I went back to school when my kids were older and it was tough. They still demand a lot of attention, even when they are older! I had to try to get all of my studying/schoolwork done during the day so that I could spend evenings cooking dinner, helping with homework, doing dishes, reading bedtime stories, etc.

Also, and this is just my personal opinion, your kids do deserve to have your full attention, so if school starts getting in the way of that, maybe you could cut back your school hours, or wait until they are older. Your kids will only be young once, and will be grown up and gone before you know it. All of you deserve good, quality time together.

If you can juggle everything, then more power to ya, girl! You did say you were going to go part time; which I agree, will be more manageable. You won't know until you try. :)

[hobson725]

No...you didn't offend me. I just wanted to be clear! I have a very supportive husband that is all for this. My hesitation lies with my time. I want to be able to give the attention to my children that they deserve but I also want to go through with my aspirations. I'm very confused and once I make up my mind,I second guess my decision and think some more and give myself a headache!LOL
:D

[mom2fussbudgets]

Don't feel bad about that, I am the same way! It's a tough decision! But, if you start, and it doesn't work out, you can always try again later. I think you ought to at least give it a shot. :)