bright sparks
03-04-2014, 08:44 AM
So, I need to kind of empty my brain with you lovely ladies so I don't explode. I can only really discuss this with hubby and my parents but have to keep it hush from dcfamilies right now and judgmental friends ;) Sorry if I put you to sleep lol, those who are familiar with me know I can be long winded ;)
I was accepted into a college program for September and have just decided this past weekend to postpone it till next September instead. From other posts some of you may have realized that my time as a daycare provider has come to an end for a while now but obviously a job is a job and a career change takes lots of time to think and planning. I don't dislike the job as a whole, but simply need to focus on me moving forward not just being a full time caregiver to my own children, dckids and their parents, and oh yes, the hubby. There is nothing left for me and its clear as day that I am neglecting myself and its not that I don't know how, hey I can totally dish out the "how to" advice, just terrible at implementing my own self care. Its just time for me to move on to the next chapter of my life, it has been for a good while, and that's not a bad thing, in fact it is a great thing. I am both very excited and terrified all at the same time lol.
I have postponed my plans a year after much thought and lots of pen to paper and lip flapping amongst myself, hubby and parents. I need to have a substantial emergency fund available if the worst should happen while living for two years on 1 wage. When buying my current place 18months ago, we jumped up a few rungs on the property ladder and had to put every penny we had into our deposit. It was well worth it, but omg if we get into a tight spot I'm not sure my parents are going to be to pleased with the loan I'll need to ask them for lol.
I know I've made the right decision although initially I was sad that I would have to postpone for a year but then when I look at the budget on paper it is like day and night. I don't qualify for ANY student loans or financial assistance unless I qualify for scholarships which I intend to investigate, but I can not afford to go to the banks and get a student line of credit for a 2 year diploma when I still have every intention of doing a degree in the future. I don't want to be paying student debt for the next 10-15 years, holy moly!! I am even excited about having my daycare room turn into a library for my ever growing book collection reaching close to 500 covers now....this extra year of work will also mean I can buy furniture for the room prior to closing.
The course is to be a law clerk so I can typically still work M-F and be home in the evenings for my kids, which was a huge factor in choosing a course, as my hubby works long days, typically 12-15 hours a day, and I will need to be home at dinner time. I can also transfer credits to a degree program and enter in the 3rd year. Its good to have options. I am hoping to get into some kind of human rights law office...that would be amazing to advocate, or also family law.
Anyways....thats pretty much whats playing on loop in my head at this time, oh that and pancakes......HAPPY PANCAKE DAY :woot:
I was accepted into a college program for September and have just decided this past weekend to postpone it till next September instead. From other posts some of you may have realized that my time as a daycare provider has come to an end for a while now but obviously a job is a job and a career change takes lots of time to think and planning. I don't dislike the job as a whole, but simply need to focus on me moving forward not just being a full time caregiver to my own children, dckids and their parents, and oh yes, the hubby. There is nothing left for me and its clear as day that I am neglecting myself and its not that I don't know how, hey I can totally dish out the "how to" advice, just terrible at implementing my own self care. Its just time for me to move on to the next chapter of my life, it has been for a good while, and that's not a bad thing, in fact it is a great thing. I am both very excited and terrified all at the same time lol.
I have postponed my plans a year after much thought and lots of pen to paper and lip flapping amongst myself, hubby and parents. I need to have a substantial emergency fund available if the worst should happen while living for two years on 1 wage. When buying my current place 18months ago, we jumped up a few rungs on the property ladder and had to put every penny we had into our deposit. It was well worth it, but omg if we get into a tight spot I'm not sure my parents are going to be to pleased with the loan I'll need to ask them for lol.
I know I've made the right decision although initially I was sad that I would have to postpone for a year but then when I look at the budget on paper it is like day and night. I don't qualify for ANY student loans or financial assistance unless I qualify for scholarships which I intend to investigate, but I can not afford to go to the banks and get a student line of credit for a 2 year diploma when I still have every intention of doing a degree in the future. I don't want to be paying student debt for the next 10-15 years, holy moly!! I am even excited about having my daycare room turn into a library for my ever growing book collection reaching close to 500 covers now....this extra year of work will also mean I can buy furniture for the room prior to closing.
The course is to be a law clerk so I can typically still work M-F and be home in the evenings for my kids, which was a huge factor in choosing a course, as my hubby works long days, typically 12-15 hours a day, and I will need to be home at dinner time. I can also transfer credits to a degree program and enter in the 3rd year. Its good to have options. I am hoping to get into some kind of human rights law office...that would be amazing to advocate, or also family law.
Anyways....thats pretty much whats playing on loop in my head at this time, oh that and pancakes......HAPPY PANCAKE DAY :woot: