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im going to school
  • shadylaneshadylane
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    So since I can't find a freakin job, I have decided to get either an associate's degree or a certificate in medical administration. I have to do something, and I've wanted to go back for years anyway and I need to be able to get higher paying jobs. I really want to get my master's but I don't have the time or money. So maybe in a few years I'll get my master's but for now I need something quick. I'm leaning towards the certificate since its all online and I wouldn't have to worry about transportation and its cheaper. I still have to get a loan though which I hate to add to my debt but I'm not asking my parents for help, I'm doing this on my own. I'm hoping it will look good for court too. Thank u @Charlotte_Sometimes for getting me thinking about it
    ~slim shady~
  • BellaBefanaBellaBefana
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    Good luck, sweetie.  and you'll get that M.A.!
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  • DemandaDemanda
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    That's awesome!  
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  • PhDMommyPhDMommy
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    That's great @shadylane!  Let me know if you need any help with either chemistry or math classes - I'm happy to help!
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  • BookMum
    Posts: 717Member
    Sweet! Good for you! Im an RN and the medical field is the way to go. Mind you i started small too! I became a CNA, then a certificate as an LVN, then my RN. You have to start somewhere....Great job taking that step!
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  • momnipotentmomnipotent
    Posts: 498Member
    glad to hear you have a plan :) good luck!! education is a powerful thing!
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  • luckymama
    Posts: 94Member
    Good for you!
  • AnonUser28
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    Congrats hun! What a great step forward to be taking for you and your daughter!
  • OnmylastnerveOnmylastnerve
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    That's great news! I want to add I have an A.A and literally have spent four years trying to find a job around my area. I just found something. It adds to resume but really no job specific jobs for it.
    not my chair, not my problem
  • AnonUser34
    Posts: 1,799Guest
    Good for you @shadylane that's one of the good things about us Mommys when the world pushes us down we push back and give the finger :D
  • momtomany74
    Posts: 294Member

    Good for you :) Me too!

    I decided since dh doesn't want to do anything to better everything, it's all on me but I don't mind.

  • irishlassirishlass
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    That's really awesome! Good going! Its hard work to keep motivated, but we will help you! Xx
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  • squishsquish
    Posts: 787Member
    Congrats on going back to school. Every little step counts.
  • Charlotte_SometimesCharlotte_Sometimes
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    @shadylane you're welcome and best of luck to you! :)
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  • PurpleFlowersPurpleFlowers
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    Good luck @shadylane
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  • PrimalbitchPrimalbitch
    Posts: 1,283Member
    Hey Chica! I'm so proud of you! And I think not asking for the money from your parents will help keep you motivated and prove yourself just that much more in the end.

    You and I struggle. No question right now you're struggling more right now. But girl you were one of the first to reach out to me, offer me support and love when I first joined here. I hope I can be your cheerleader in this process.

    Let me know what/if I can do anything! Much love!
  • 456Imamom
    Posts: 543Member
    Congratulations! Going back to school is not an easy decision. Good luck  :-bd
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  • shadylaneshadylane
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    the associates would be almost 24k and take 18 months, the certificate would be about 2k and i'm not sure exactly how long but a matter of weeks. if i didn't already have a degree the associate's would be the way to go b/c having just a certificate wouldn't mean much. but since i have a BA it will be like adding a specialization to my liberal arts degree. does that make sense? i'm excited, i wish i hadn't waited this long. i let it get to the point where i'm in poverty b/c of knowing a little bit about everything but not having a specific skill. i just finally accepted that my degree is worthless and i have to do something or i'm never going to have a decent paying job. i kept telling myself that i would go back for my master's but i put it off so long that now i'm at the point i can't wait any longer i have to do something now to be able to take care of my daughter. i can't wait 4 years for a good job or even 2.
    ~slim shady~
  • kristy2127
    Posts: 94Member
    Good for you!! I'm in school as well and it is hard to manage everything, but it is so worth it!!
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