"It's my money and I want it now"

[welsummerchicks]

Well thank you sweetheart, but we're talking about 2 1/2 or 3 years, not 8, and the previous 30 years making the degree even more of a valuable commodity, not less, as well as a person who has no intention or interest in retiring at 62, or 67 or 75, LOL.

 

[Junkmanme]

Just in case you might be confused, I ain't yore "sweetheart", darlin.

-Junkmanme-

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

I think this is completely dependent on a person's disposition. From reading your posts over the last year or so, I would estimate that you have already made up your mind and believe that "going for it" is the right thing for you. We all have to do what we think is right for ourselves.

You are completely right...I'ts your money to do with as you please..

I made a decision NOT to pursue a change in career when I was 30 and had the opportunity before kids. I even had someone who was willing to pay my tuition. I don't regret it for a minute.

You may think now that you won't want to retire at any age...but the closer you get to "that age", the more you may find that it is more appealing than you think. I can think of nothing more satisfying than getting up each day doing exactly what you want to...whether it's your life's work, hobbies, caring for your flock, family, etc. I never thought I would want to retire either, but now...at 60...I can't wait to be able to work fewer hours at my job and spend more time with my flock and hopefully grandkids before too many years.

Good luck to you in whatever you decide!!

 

[vmdanielsen]

WSChicks,
Have you made any decisions?
Ginny

 

[welsummerchicks]

Yeah I'm going for it.

I wasn't asking for help deciding, I was really wondering just what the question asked - what different people thought about it for themselves.

It seems to me from the responses, that many people wouldn't consider it, but for most people that wouldn't do it, it seems that's generally because of the financial issues. People do seem interested in learning and change, but only if it doesn't involve risk of financial disaster, and for many, it was just too much risk.

 

[vmdanielsen]

Quote:
Good for you! I hope that classes won't be so hard that your riding goes to the wayside. It does sound though that you've go it together!
Ginny

 

[Nifty-Chicken]

I've thought a lot about this, but my opinion has changed a few times over the years as I moved from a "W2" employee to being self employed / contractor.

Originally the goal was to get a degree, preferably related to the niche I'd be working in. It was pretty clear that many were going to school just "for the paper" and not to actually learn.

Being self employed knowledge and experience have been WAY more important than "the paper". I've got my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Finance, but now that I'm self employed, nobody ever cares.

So, I decided I wanted to go to school and focus on the classes I wanted, and not some pre-defined course. I wanted the classes I felt would hone my skills, not look good on paper.

Then I changed my thought process again. There was a while that I was really considering going for my Master's in Business / Entrepreneurship, but then I realized:

1) Lots of money
2) Specific schedule requirements
3) Huge time commitment with little flexibility

I realized that almost all of the "knowledge" I needed for running my businesses and consulting I could get outside of the classroom for much cheaper and less strict requirements on my time... IF I was disciplined enough to do it. Keep in mind I'm also very disciplined when it comes to work and learning, I work and learn a lot, all the time (just ask my wife and kids)

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So, there are a lot of variables, but for me, right now, I get a better ROI by investing in my own personal education wherever I might get it from vs. dealing with an expensive and ridged program that might not even give me what I'm really looking for or really need.

Does that make sense?

 

[welsummerchicks]

Never, vm, never, LOL. Remember, housework is optional, riding is not!

 

[vmdanielsen]

You got that right, Sister!! Barn is always mucked, chicken coop is cleaned daily. Fresh food and H2O! Can't say the same about my house! I often make a big pot of something nutritious and we'll eat that all week! Can a person have to much chili?!