kelel01 1 #1 August 11, 2005 Ok, so for about the 49th time since I graduated college 3 years ago, I am once again considering returning to that wonderful state of FT studenthood. Anyone left FT employment to go back to (or hell, go for the first time) school, in hopes of obtaining a new/better career path? In all likelihood, I won't actually do this, but I'm once again considering all my options. Any advice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #2 August 11, 2005 i'm going right back for the grad degree but, it will be on a part-time basis along with FT work. i need the skydiving money."Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #3 August 11, 2005 See, there's not really a school close enough to here to go to while working FT. Well, maybe, now that I think about it. I'll have to look into what UGA offers on their outer campuses. That would be ideal, actually. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #4 August 11, 2005 the kickass part of my situation is that my employer is going to pick up my tuition. "Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #5 August 11, 2005 I quit a full time job to go to full time law school. Don't regret it so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #6 August 11, 2005 Yes, been there, done that, at about the same age and work experience as you had. Great decision for me. When I finished college, no way in hell did I think I'd ever want to go to graduate school. I was burned out and there wasn't anything academic that really "turned me on" enough to want to spend 2-10 more years of my life exploring it. After about a year or two of working, the idea of going back to school was more appealing. I was mature enough to imagine being focused and I had some professional goals (having found a career path of sorts by that point). I looked at both law school and business school (and joint degree programs) and figured out that I could meet my career objectives by going to business school, which seemed generally more interesting and fun that law school (not to mention a year shorter). At age 24, with three years of post-college work experience, I sucked it up, took the time/effort to do the application process "right" and was lucky enough to be admitted to one of my top choices... went there, went deep in debt to do it and have no regrets, even though I'm considering sending my career in a different direction now (8 years after finishing up). Going "back" to being a student is fun, I think, especially when you're still single. I was more mature and more balanced - if anything, I had *more* fun in business school than in college, but I also knew how to approach my education as a full-time job. Just like when I had a full-time job, I could go out partying, but I was still at school at 8 (if I had a class) or 9 (if I didn't) the next morning hitting the library or the computer lab. Going back full-time is also cool because you can drink in all the bars (not just the ones where your friends tend bar or you know they're lax on fake IDs), you can make fun of the undergrads (and marvel at how YOUNG some of them look), you can partake in all the cool collegiate activities (my grad school happens to have a basketball team that's won a game or two...) and still live a grown-up life in the process."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #7 August 11, 2005 Yeah, but I don't think my company will pay for me to get a Biology degree (seeing as how I work in insurance). And thanks for the response, Kris. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Ashtanga 0 #8 August 11, 2005 If Tommy Lee can go back to school you can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sen.Blutarsky 0 #9 August 11, 2005 I was mostly employed fulltime during each of my fulltime graduate degree programs in business, law and science. While this crimped my social life back then I now enjoy a very active social life plus the $425 per hour on > 2000 billable hours a year I earn and invest overseas. I doubt you'll regret pursuing a degree program if there is demand for your expertise following graduation and you're willing to do the hard work ahead. .02 Blutarsky 2008. No Prisoners! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Daizey 0 #10 August 11, 2005 I think going back to school would be great for ya Kelly....especially if you pick a school in Ohio I even know a place you could live *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #11 August 11, 2005 Why don't YOU pick a school in Ohio? We could be classmates! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Daizey 0 #12 August 11, 2005 I am next spring! *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #13 August 11, 2005 Oh, ok. Then never mind. The only problem with that is, I'd have to apply to go to school somewhere else. I don't have to apply to UGA, since I already have a degree from there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #14 August 11, 2005 My first degree, I worked full-time and went to school part-time. Now, I've rejoined school and am going full-time (14 credits) while working fulltime. Let's just say...sleep is one valuable commodity. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mailin 0 #15 August 11, 2005 Hey, I did it last year Worked out great for me, had lots of time to skydive and winter break meant travellin'... but the only way I could do it was because someone in the household was bringing in money - without that it would have been tough to even get by. I think you'd be great for it though - sounds like a career change may be great for you JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lindsey 0 #16 August 12, 2005 QuoteOk, so for about the 49th time since I graduated college 3 years ago, I am once again considering returning to that wonderful state of FT studenthood. Anyone left FT employment to go back to (or hell, go for the first time) school, in hopes of obtaining a new/better career path? In all likelihood, I won't actually do this, but I'm once again considering all my options. Any advice? OOH! I did it! I quit my job as a social worker and, accepting great financial debt, went to medical school. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. I love what I'm doing! Peace~ linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #17 August 12, 2005 Good luck in whatever you decide to do sweetie pie. And if you become a millionaire and need to take on a lesbian lover...well lemme know. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Ashtanga 0 #8 August 11, 2005 If Tommy Lee can go back to school you can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sen.Blutarsky 0 #9 August 11, 2005 I was mostly employed fulltime during each of my fulltime graduate degree programs in business, law and science. While this crimped my social life back then I now enjoy a very active social life plus the $425 per hour on > 2000 billable hours a year I earn and invest overseas. I doubt you'll regret pursuing a degree program if there is demand for your expertise following graduation and you're willing to do the hard work ahead. .02 Blutarsky 2008. No Prisoners! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daizey 0 #10 August 11, 2005 I think going back to school would be great for ya Kelly....especially if you pick a school in Ohio I even know a place you could live *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #11 August 11, 2005 Why don't YOU pick a school in Ohio? We could be classmates! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daizey 0 #12 August 11, 2005 I am next spring! *daizey* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #13 August 11, 2005 Oh, ok. Then never mind. The only problem with that is, I'd have to apply to go to school somewhere else. I don't have to apply to UGA, since I already have a degree from there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #14 August 11, 2005 My first degree, I worked full-time and went to school part-time. Now, I've rejoined school and am going full-time (14 credits) while working fulltime. Let's just say...sleep is one valuable commodity. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #15 August 11, 2005 Hey, I did it last year Worked out great for me, had lots of time to skydive and winter break meant travellin'... but the only way I could do it was because someone in the household was bringing in money - without that it would have been tough to even get by. I think you'd be great for it though - sounds like a career change may be great for you JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #16 August 12, 2005 QuoteOk, so for about the 49th time since I graduated college 3 years ago, I am once again considering returning to that wonderful state of FT studenthood. Anyone left FT employment to go back to (or hell, go for the first time) school, in hopes of obtaining a new/better career path? In all likelihood, I won't actually do this, but I'm once again considering all my options. Any advice? OOH! I did it! I quit my job as a social worker and, accepting great financial debt, went to medical school. It was one of the best decisions I ever made. I love what I'm doing! Peace~ linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #17 August 12, 2005 Good luck in whatever you decide to do sweetie pie. And if you become a millionaire and need to take on a lesbian lover...well lemme know. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
