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MsOrange · 08-07-2006, 03:08 PM

alright, to make a loooong story short, let me give yous ome background information.

When i graduated from high school, i had every intention of going to a University and getting my second-education degree and teaching middle school. Well due to financial situations, and wanting to get married, and the fact that I let my parents talk me out of getting a teaching degree, I decided to go to a two-year school and get my AA. Well, i got it. It's in Computer Technology, and I am working full time now @ a company.

I absolutley hate my job. While the pay is good, I am miserable there. I really don't feel like this whole thing is what I am suppose to do. I keep looking back at my education degree, that was thje one thing I got compassionate about. I love kids, and love the idea of teaching. I want to go back and get my degree so bad, but i'm scared to death. It will be quite a financial pressure on me and Jonathan, plus, and I know this is immature, but my parents are going to flip out. Not that I care, but it's def. something in the back of my mind.

Now, Jonathan supports me 100%, but i'm still scared to death. Any advice????????????????????????????????????

sorry if this is more like a rambling post. I'm not good at this.

Number 9 Dream · 08-07-2006, 03:21 PM

My advice to you: Do what makes you happy. It'll be a hard road, probably with many bumps along the way, but if you feel your passion is with teaching, I think you should take that risk. If you don't, you'll be stuck at your job now and you might just keep wishing you could be teaching, or forever regretting not going in that direction.

I say take a few courses if you can afford to do so (with money and time) and work towards that teaching degree. Keep your job now as back-up, but look in to getting that degree on the side. It might take you a long time to finish, but at least you'll have that degree in the future and can go from there.

Good luck!

Courtnee · 08-07-2006, 03:27 PM

In the words of Napoleon Dynamite: "Follow your heart, that's what I do."

crystals · 08-07-2006, 03:37 PM

I think if teaching is really want you want to do with your life, you should do that. Do what you are passionate about. Follow your dreams. And, why would your parents talk you out of a teaching degree? If you really think you'll like teaching and it's something you're passionate about I don't see why you shouldn't. Some people in life may be the type for marriage, but there are also people who prefer marriage and a career. Just keep your job so you'll be able to pay for your education. Good luck.

PZelda · 08-07-2006, 03:38 PM

I really agree w/ Kristel. Your parents are not you; they are not understanding that teaching is something you REALLY want to do. You really should go for it, go back to college, take as many classes as you can possibly afford and work towards that teaching degree.

Plus, the United States could REALLY use teachers who are qualified and passionate about their jobs. There is such a low number of teachers who possess these two qualities.

I say, go for it! Good luck

AKA · 08-07-2006, 03:48 PM

You need to do what's going to be fulfilling for you. If sitting at a desk for eight hours in front of a computer doesn't make you happy, I don't blame you; I sit in a cubicle, myself, and I can relate all too well to the movie Office Space. It's not for everyone.

If you want to finish school and get your teaching degree, I say go for it. You're young, and you seem passionate about it. And, as Allison pointed out, kids in the United States definitely need good teachers, especially since a lot of the baby boomers are starting to retire.

Sure, it's going to be rough sailing balancing school, work and your marriage, but it can work. The ends would definitely justify the means.

TJL · 08-07-2006, 05:10 PM

You want to teach, then teach.

Do it now or else you'll regret it. Don't be miserable in a career that you hate.

Oh, and turn that frown upsidedown!

Sharop · 08-07-2006, 06:05 PM

I agree with the others. If you feel you really want to teach, then do what is necessary to become a teacher.

Don't stay somewhere you're miserable.

Nighthawk76 · 08-07-2006, 08:05 PM

Go for it. Do what is going to make you happy.

Janice · 08-07-2006, 08:17 PM

Follow your dreams or you'll regret it down the road. You have a great husband who backs you up. What do your parents have against a teaching degree? You have to live your life for you and your husband. It's all different now, married lady.

Brieannas21 · 08-07-2006, 08:18 PM

Well, you're an adult and married. We can't always do what makes our parents happy. If you want to go back to school they should applaud you for that, that shows that you want to have a better future for you and your family and plus it'll make you happy.

LuLu Rogers · 08-07-2006, 08:21 PM

My mom went back to school and was working on getting her nursing degree about a year ago, but both my sisters got sick at the same time, so mom dropped out. I know that she would tell you to go for it and get your degree because she regrets dropping out every day. I'm in college now and I'll be the first one in my family to get my degree. So, be a good rolemodel for you kids(or future kids) and get the degree in teaching if that's what will make you happy.

Superstar · 08-07-2006, 08:29 PM

Do what makes you happy

Max Whittaker · 08-07-2006, 09:03 PM

There is only one course of action for you. If you hate the job you have, change it. Life is far too short to waste time in a career you hate. Passion... truly does make life worthwhile.... Follow it to the ends of the earth if you have to!

MsOrange · 08-07-2006, 09:47 PM

Thanks Guys!!! I really appreciate it!

Well, I have decided to go back... after a lot of thinking, and praying, I am going to start in the spring to give me and Jonathan enough time to save up a little for hte first year's tuition. I talked to my parents, and to my suprise, they were actually supportive (long story behind why I was worried about them.... i'll save that for another post!!)

thank you guys again! all this really did give me the extra push I needed! You are all so great!!!!

08-07-2006, 03:08 PM	#1
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	Somewhat of a Life dilema... advice wanted... bad alright, to make a loooong story short, let me give yous ome background information. When i graduated from high school, i had every intention of going to a University and getting my second-education degree and teaching middle school. Well due to financial situations, and wanting to get married, and the fact that I let my parents talk me out of getting a teaching degree, I decided to go to a two-year school and get my AA. Well, i got it. It's in Computer Technology, and I am working full time now @ a company. I absolutley hate my job. While the pay is good, I am miserable there. I really don't feel like this whole thing is what I am suppose to do. I keep looking back at my education degree, that was thje one thing I got compassionate about. I love kids, and love the idea of teaching. I want to go back and get my degree so bad, but i'm scared to death. It will be quite a financial pressure on me and Jonathan, plus, and I know this is immature, but my parents are going to flip out. Not that I care, but it's def. something in the back of my mind. Now, Jonathan supports me 100%, but i'm still scared to death. Any advice???????????????????????????????????? sorry if this is more like a rambling post. I'm not good at this.

08-07-2006, 03:21 PM	#2
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	My advice to you: Do what makes you happy. It'll be a hard road, probably with many bumps along the way, but if you feel your passion is with teaching, I think you should take that risk. If you don't, you'll be stuck at your job now and you might just keep wishing you could be teaching, or forever regretting not going in that direction. I say take a few courses if you can afford to do so (with money and time) and work towards that teaching degree. Keep your job now as back-up, but look in to getting that degree on the side. It might take you a long time to finish, but at least you'll have that degree in the future and can go from there. Good luck!
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08-07-2006, 03:27 PM	#3
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	In the words of Napoleon Dynamite: "Follow your heart, that's what I do."
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08-07-2006, 03:37 PM	#4
crystals Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 02, 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,829	I think if teaching is really want you want to do with your life, you should do that. Do what you are passionate about. Follow your dreams. And, why would your parents talk you out of a teaching degree? If you really think you'll like teaching and it's something you're passionate about I don't see why you shouldn't. Some people in life may be the type for marriage, but there are also people who prefer marriage and a career. Just keep your job so you'll be able to pay for your education. Good luck.
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08-07-2006, 05:10 PM	#7
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	You want to teach, then teach. Do it now or else you'll regret it. Don't be miserable in a career that you hate. Oh, and turn that frown upsidedown!
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08-07-2006, 03:38 PM	#5
PZelda Two Valeries! <3 Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 15, 2002 Location: I'm STILL missing NYC. :( Posts: 78,223	I really agree w/ Kristel. Your parents are not you; they are not understanding that teaching is something you REALLY want to do. You really should go for it, go back to college, take as many classes as you can possibly afford and work towards that teaching degree. Plus, the United States could REALLY use teachers who are qualified and passionate about their jobs. There is such a low number of teachers who possess these two qualities. I say, go for it! Good luck

08-07-2006, 03:48 PM	#6
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	You need to do what's going to be fulfilling for you. If sitting at a desk for eight hours in front of a computer doesn't make you happy, I don't blame you; I sit in a cubicle, myself, and I can relate all too well to the movie Office Space. It's not for everyone. If you want to finish school and get your teaching degree, I say go for it. You're young, and you seem passionate about it. And, as Allison pointed out, kids in the United States definitely need good teachers, especially since a lot of the baby boomers are starting to retire. Sure, it's going to be rough sailing balancing school, work and your marriage, but it can work. The ends would definitely justify the means.

08-07-2006, 06:05 PM	#8
Sharop Andy Gibb aged 12 Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 03, 2004 Location: Courthouse Square, Hill Valley, beside the clocktower, 10:04 p.m., November 12th 1955 Posts: 3,912	I agree with the others. If you feel you really want to teach, then do what is necessary to become a teacher. Don't stay somewhere you're miserable.
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08-07-2006, 08:05 PM	#9
Nighthawk76 Rachel Berry Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 28, 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 23,254	Go for it. Do what is going to make you happy.

08-07-2006, 08:17 PM	#10
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Follow your dreams or you'll regret it down the road. You have a great husband who backs you up. What do your parents have against a teaching degree? You have to live your life for you and your husband. It's all different now, married lady.

08-07-2006, 08:18 PM	#11
Brieannas21 Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 05, 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 9,792	Well, you're an adult and married. We can't always do what makes our parents happy. If you want to go back to school they should applaud you for that, that shows that you want to have a better future for you and your family and plus it'll make you happy.

08-07-2006, 08:21 PM	#12
LuLu Rogers Colonel Brandon Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 23, 2004 Location: The Hogwarts Dungeons Posts: 11,013	My mom went back to school and was working on getting her nursing degree about a year ago, but both my sisters got sick at the same time, so mom dropped out. I know that she would tell you to go for it and get your degree because she regrets dropping out every day. I'm in college now and I'll be the first one in my family to get my degree. So, be a good rolemodel for you kids(or future kids) and get the degree in teaching if that's what will make you happy.
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08-07-2006, 08:29 PM	#13
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	Do what makes you happy

08-07-2006, 09:03 PM	#14
Max Whittaker I want Serenity back Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,180	There is only one course of action for you. If you hate the job you have, change it. Life is far too short to waste time in a career you hate. Passion... truly does make life worthwhile.... Follow it to the ends of the earth if you have to!

08-07-2006, 09:47 PM	#15
MsOrange Bringin' Sexy Back Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 6,133	Thanks Guys!!! I really appreciate it! Well, I have decided to go back... after a lot of thinking, and praying, I am going to start in the spring to give me and Jonathan enough time to save up a little for hte first year's tuition. I talked to my parents, and to my suprise, they were actually supportive (long story behind why I was worried about them.... i'll save that for another post!!) thank you guys again! all this really did give me the extra push I needed! You are all so great!!!!