I randomly decided to pursue a Masters in accounting and started in the fall. I barely passed and I don't like it nor do I see myself becoming an accountant. I don't, however, know what I want to do. I plan on starting a family very soon and part of me wants to just finish this degree so that I don't have to worry about school after I have children. However, I hate it and kind of just want to be a SAHM until I figure out what I want to do although I'll feel like a failure...again. My hubby insists that it will be good for me to have a masters no matter what it is in and I don't have to become an accountant; the degree will help me with whatever I decide to do. Where I live most people have a masters degree. (btw, I'm almost 30!) I don't know what to do!!
2007-12-30 13:11:26 · 7 answers · asked by shannobananno 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Unlike undergraduate degrees, most masters' degrees are not interchangeable, so you won't be able to use your accounting degree toward something else, and if you don't enjoy it, it seems like a major waste of time and money to me. Don't be a SAHM because you can't think of anything else to do; do it because you want to spend the time with your kids, otherwise, you will do it grudgingly, and that won't be good for anyone. For right now, you might want to go to your school's placement center to see if you can take some tests to determine what MIGHT work for you. Make sure you mention the family plans to them, because you may want a job that will be compatible with a family, rather than one which has you traveling a lot or spending 18 hours/day in the office.
2007-12-30 13:28:39 · answer #1 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-26 22:39:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are unhappy then leave. Figure out what you want to do and what you really want to do. You have your undergraduate degree and that should help you with whatever you want to do. There is no point in spending the extra time in school to earn a degree that you aren't interested in...especially with graduate degrees....since they are so specialized. If you did get the degree and then did something other than accounting...then you really would've wasted your time and money.
You can still go back to school for the graduate degree after you have kids. You can get financial assistance (teaching, research assistantship, or fellowships) and some schools may even have on campus childcare.
2007-12-30 14:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by fieldworking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is of course your personal decision.
However, if it were me I would not continue with it. Getting an education in something you are not passionate about and possibly working in that area will leave you miserable. It is a waste of money and time. We should strive to be happy in our lives. Hopefully your husband can support that. Your future children will appreciate a happier mom over a household with more money.
There are many ways to be successful in life and living up to other's educational standards does not have to be one of them. You can work on becoming a fantastic wife and mother. You can do volunteer work as well if you'd like and that'll give you job experience and help you feel both fulfilled and successful.
Another possibility is to get certified in some area as opposed to getting your master's degree. Community colleges offer extended learning or community education classes. These are much cheaper than regular classes (even ones at the community college) and there are several areas you can study. This education could help you find jobs and give you additional education. And there is so much to choose from I'm sure you can find something you enjoy. Plus it's cheaper.
In my opinion you should do what fulfills you and makes you happy. Have a heart to heart with your husband and find a way he can support you in what you want to do.
2007-12-30 14:12:22 · answer #4 · answered by RedPower Woman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The highest calling you can have is to be a devoted wife and mother. This choice does not make you a failure, it is a valid choice.
Don't spend all that time, energy and money on something you won't use. Is there anything else business related you can focus on besides accounting? That would put me to sleep.
Enjoy your time with the kids, It will soon be gone.
2007-12-30 13:17:35 · answer #5 · answered by ohio gal 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Get your masters, it'll look good on a job application whether or not it is a job in accounting.
2007-12-30 13:17:00 · answer #6 · answered by burgler09 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its great that your hubbys so supportive of you with school. Maybe you should stick with it, or is it too late to change subjects?
2007-12-30 13:17:42 · answer #7 · answered by chicata25 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋