I am 26, have a good job, make good money, but am married with mortgage and bills. Should I quit my full-time job to get through college? I have approx. 1 1/2 years to go. I don't get financial aid, and want to put off student loans as long as possible. But I want to have a career and kids someday- which I won't until I graduate college. But I don't want to starve while I'm getting through school. Any suggestions?
2006-06-13 05:39:41 · 12 answers · asked by eslatham 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
"never have so many paid so much for so little" Dennis Prager (a very wise person) He spoke of college. I agree. Do you know how many college grads are working construction? If you have a good job and a good mind, there are few degrees that will teach you anything usefull. Besides, check out Bill Gates' degree. or Steve Jobs', Rush Limbaugh's, and on and on. They are all muti -gazillionaires and no degree.
True, big companies want you to have the degree to go up the ladder. If you are in that situation, they most likely have a program that allows you to work full time and will pay for some or all of it (the best of both worlds). I'd jump all over that. Hope this helps, bv
2006-06-13 06:04:08 · answer #1 · answered by bv 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you have a good job, I wouldn't quit, but I would still go to college. Just cut back some if you can, besides 1 1/2 years of college isn't that long, stick with the plan you have now.
However, if you don't feel that the job you are at now is where you want to make your career, than it won't be that big a loss in the long run. You can get to your future faster, that job's just a detour.
good luck!
2006-06-13 05:46:52 · answer #2 · answered by Queen D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have a good paying job, with good benefits why in the world would you leave? if you finish school, would you be able to get better job? I left college to start my own buisness and it's the beat thing i ever did. Just because you have some little pieceof paper saying you spent a certain amount of your life in a class room does not always mean a good job. Do you see yourslef at that job in 5 years? Is it a large company, or have they been around for a longtime? Job stability is the most important thing.
2006-06-15 04:34:16 · answer #3 · answered by alilfishy06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's a "college never did anything for anybody" crowd that's posted so far... and have even gone to site a few examples. Statistically though, a college graduate will earn 70% more over their lifetime than someone without a degree. If you happen to work for a large company that you're moving up in, it doesn't matter so much. When you're switching jobs though... there's a good possibility that your resume won't even be looked at for your dream job because it requires a degree. Doesn't matter if you're good at it or not.
Take advantage of any tuition assistance the current employer offers.
2006-06-13 06:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by Nobody 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg im kind of in the same situation as you. I have a good paying job where I live but I'm starting college 30 min away. Everyone tells me to move but im not sure I want to leave my job. This is a very hard question. Is ur husbands salary not enough for both of u?
2006-06-13 05:44:21 · answer #5 · answered by Marian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to college u will get more money and a better job than know or maybe just quit college and stay at your good job. Just go with your gut
2006-06-13 05:44:00 · answer #6 · answered by Megan B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats all up too you. but u only 1 1/2 yrs. left. why not get that over with now or if u ur not taking summer courses then start doing that and you will finish faster. and the quicker u done with school the sooner you'll be able to start a family.
2006-06-13 05:46:11 · answer #7 · answered by shorty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If have a good job why go to college? Does not make you better - found that out the hard way :) Don't get caught up in that 'gotta get diploma' mania if you really don't need it.
2006-06-13 05:43:20 · answer #8 · answered by vegas_iwish 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my opinion? it all depends on if you can manage your mortgage even without your job now.. if you can't? then i suggest you stay working
1 1/2 years isn't that much left.. find a way to get that done PART TIME if you can.. even if it takes you longer than expected because of work.. good luck!
2006-06-13 05:54:04 · answer #9 · answered by do it movin' 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could work part-time and have a part-time class schedule. That way you could just balance out work and school. You'd still be making money while you get your education.
2006-06-13 05:44:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋