My plans for the future-chickens, ducks, quail

[rosemarythyme]

For the advice of 'Have parents pay for tuition' they have a college fund going for me, which is good...I'm not sure how much is in it, though.

You should find out. Sit down and have a chat with it, and let them know "Hey, I'm already thinking about college, and knowing what my budget is will help me plan ahead."

I did apply to a couple of expensive private schools but I knew realistically we couldn't afford it. I just wanted to see if I could get in, or maybe get a partial scholarship.

Yes. The last thing you want is debt after college. I would also stay away from only studying arts and getting your degree in that, as being realistic, the arts aren’t really something you can live off of.

I personally got one degree in psychology and one in biology.

x2. College debt is a terrible thing. My friends and I were fortunate in that none of us had to take on debt for schooling - in the case of some of my friends they went through community college or lower priced state schools to keep the cost down. I can't imagine having that kind of debt hanging over my head for years.

Nothing wrong with getting a "useless" degree either as long as you fully understand that it's unlikely to lead to a career. One of my professors early on wanted to drill into our heads that his classes weren't there to help you get a job, they were there for education. A lot of people dropped the class haha.

 

[rosemarythyme]

If you are interested in animals, I would recommend an animal biologist or vet. Those both earn a steady income normally, and allow you to be around animals often.

Don't become a vet. You'll be in debt forever, unless your family doesn't mind paying for it all. After 12 years of schooling my sister in law the vet will be making minimum wage for the next 3 years.

 

[Ihavesomechickens]

You should find out. Sit down and have a chat with it, and let them know "Hey, I'm already thinking about college, and knowing what my budget is will help me plan ahead."

I did apply to a couple of expensive private schools but I knew realistically we couldn't afford it. I just wanted to see if I could get in, or maybe get a partial scholarship.



x2. College debt is a terrible thing. My friends and I were fortunate in that none of us had to take on debt for schooling - in the case of some of my friends they went through community college or lower priced state schools to keep the cost down. I can't imagine having that kind of debt hanging over my head for years.

Nothing wrong with getting a "useless" degree either as long as you fully understand that it's unlikely to lead to a career. One of my professors early on wanted to drill into our heads that his classes weren't there to help you get a job, they were there for education. A lot of people dropped the class haha.

Getting a degree that won’t get you a well paying career is okay, but you need a backup plan for when the likely won’t work out. Having one degree in the fine arts won’t get you far in life.

 

[black_cat]

In America, being a teacher right now is basically working at McDonald’s. No money, and you get made fun of on a regular basis. I’m not a teacher though, I just know that information from my friend who tried to become a teacher, who is currently impoverished and depressed.

If you are interested in animals, I would recommend an animal biologist or vet. Those both earn a steady income normally, and allow you to be around animals often.

Yeah...that's why I was rethinking my teacher plans. I'd love to be a vet because of the 'helping animals' aspect, but I also think that it would break my heart to see animals suffering all the time, as well as having to tell people that their animals have to be put down, and actually putting the animals down. Same reasoning with being a doctor-I'd love to help people, but couldn't bear knowing that I can't help someone, or didn't do enough helping. I am a little confused on the teacher thing though-my friend's parents are both teachers at a public school, and they are able to comfortably live in an area with a high cost of living, on quite a large property, and comfortably support their four kids, nine chickens, dog, rabbit, and fish.

 

[Ihavesomechickens]

Yeah...that's why I was rethinking my teacher plans. I'd love to be a vet because of the 'helping animals' aspect, but I also think that it would break my heart to see animals suffering all the time, as well as having to tell people that their animals have to be put down, and actually putting the animals down. Same reasoning with being a doctor-I'd love to help people, but couldn't bear knowing that I can't help someone, or didn't do enough helping. I am a little confused on the teacher thing though-my friend's parents are both teachers at a public school, and they are able to comfortably live in an area with a high cost of living, on quite a large property, and comfortably support their four kids, nine chickens, dog, rabbit, and fish.

Do they have another source of income like extra jobs, rich family’s, etc.?

Most teachers in America get just above minimum wage. It is a horrible situation, and that’s why there are tons of teachers protesting for a higher salary.

 

[Ihavesomechickens]

Don't become a vet. You'll be in debt forever, unless your family doesn't mind paying for it all. After 12 years of schooling my sister in law the vet will be making minimum wage for the next 3 years.

That’s tough. Vets around me make quite a bit of cash, but it probably isn’t the same everywhere.

 

[rosemarythyme]

That’s tough. Vets around me make quite a bit of cash, but it probably isn’t the same everywhere.

Sis in law will eventually get there, but it takes a lot of time to get your own practice set up. You generally start off by working at someone else's practice. In her case, because she chose to specialize in dermatology, she's basically working like an intern so the trade off for the minimal pay is getting hands-on specialty education.

 

[black_cat]

You should find out. Sit down and have a chat with it, and let them know "Hey, I'm already thinking about college, and knowing what my budget is will help me plan ahead."

I did apply to a couple of expensive private schools but I knew realistically we couldn't afford it. I just wanted to see if I could get in, or maybe get a partial scholarship.



x2. College debt is a terrible thing. My friends and I were fortunate in that none of us had to take on debt for schooling - in the case of some of my friends they went through community college or lower priced state schools to keep the cost down. I can't imagine having that kind of debt hanging over my head for years.

Nothing wrong with getting a "useless" degree either as long as you fully understand that it's unlikely to lead to a career. One of my professors early on wanted to drill into our heads that his classes weren't there to help you get a job, they were there for education. A lot of people dropped the class haha.

They aren't stopping me from seeing my college fund, it's just been a while since I last asked about it, and don't have access to it on my own. My dad is SUPER busy with his work lately, and I don't want to bother him. He's constantly on zoom calls, planning and discussing and planning. I think that I'll focus on degrees that help my career-I will probably be stressed out enough with all of the work, and trying to save money is probably the important thing for me.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Most teachers in America get just above minimum wage. It is a horrible situation, and that’s why there are tons of teachers protesting for a higher salary.

x2. It's really a shame. Of course if you can work for a private school the pay can be quite good, depending on the school. Or even consider working abroad for a few years for experience and money - teaching English in other countries can be quite worthwhile.

 

[black_cat]

Do they have another source of income like extra jobs, rich family’s, etc.?

Most teachers in America get just above minimum wage. It is a horrible situation, and that’s why there are tons of teachers protesting for a higher salary.

No rich family that I know of, same with extra jobs. It's not my place to ask about that, however, so I wouldn't know. I personally think that teachers should get paid quite a lot, they have to put up with our BS 24/7!