I always wanted to get my PhD, but I came from a poor upbringing so instead of going to college I went into the job field. (I did get into a 12mos training program and became an LPN) My husband has encouraged me to go back to school and is saying "Go for what you want, babe. Go and acheive your dreams." I am currently in college, and it will be 7 years before I can achieve that dream. I am 26, I have 2 kids (ages 6yrs old and 9mos old) I feel like that dream is impossible, because as a kid I was always told that it was. I also feel bad because I want to contribute financially to the family. And right now I only go to work 1 day a wk while in school full-time. I am really just considering taking the fast route out by just getting my RN even though I want more... I dont know what to do...
2007-10-12 10:20:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
This is a social class thing. Recognize that your values are in line with the way you grew up, not necessarily with the way you are living now, which is why you feel bad. Those in the working class tend to feel that the most important thing is to be self-sufficient, and by going for a Ph.D., you would have to rely on your husband completely for a while. Middle class people would see it as an investment in their futures, so they would be more willing to give up making money to go to school.
2007-10-12 10:56:16 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Go for it if you want to! I'd like to get my PhD too but don't know if it will happend (I have a BS in engineering and working toward my masters). But - you may not see much salary increase or pay boost and may just be doing that for personal interest rather than for better jobs. You may want to get a BS in nursing rather than a RN so you have a full degree.
2007-10-12 10:32:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You feel bad because that is what your past is telling you to feel.
Listen to your husband, he sounds like a great guy.
You are lucky that now, you are able to go after your dreams. Good Luck and God Bless.
2007-10-12 10:35:04 · answer #3 · answered by ♥ Emily ♥ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel bad. Feel lucky that you have such a supportive husband. Not a lot of people have that. Just remember to thank him every once in awhile. Good luck on your dreams :)
2007-10-12 10:29:42 · answer #4 · answered by anw122 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-22 04:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋