tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025064848420610038.post472748232314106485..comments2023-03-28T07:38:43.894-04:00Comments on Chaos Is Us: Cross RoadsCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07791101552389337239noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025064848420610038.post-57831317353227110422010-07-27T00:10:02.510-04:002010-07-27T00:10:02.510-04:00Hi! I think I came across your blog on Halala Mama...Hi! I think I came across your blog on Halala Mama and just started poking in here and there. I really feel you having gone through similar myself. Before you make a decision, you really need to think long and hard about what you really want to do, what will really bring you happiness, and what is the best thing for your family.<br /><br />The first thing is to look at your 2 year plan. If your plan to move to a new state in 2 years is realistic to you, then now is probably not the time to start a 4 year program in photography or psychology (if 4 year degree is what you are thinking for those 2 courses). I say this only because you may find that once you move, working will put your schooling back a few more years, which might turn into a perpetual cycle of I'll go back when.... The other thing you need to consider is being able to find a similar program at a college in your new area that will take your completed credits as transfers.<br /><br />To me, nursing should be more of a calling than a decision; if it is really in your heart to become a nurse, then you should definitely go for it, but if the decision is more about a 'good' career choice, then my advice is to really be sure that you have the commitment to finish it because any nursing program is going to be extremely demanding (I'm a nursing student myself).<br /><br />The other option you may have if you are interested in nursing is becoming a CNA (some places have intense 6 week programs), then finding a job somewhere that offers tuition assistance for you to go get the BSN. That will also give you a good taste of the field to see if you will enjoy it.<br /><br />If you REALLY love photography and that is truly your first choice, then you should try to make that a reality for you. Yes it can be unpredictable, but if you want something badly enough you will find a way to make it happen. You could start to take some basic classes now and try to start a little sideline business, sell photos on etsy or something like that and see where it goes. If it feels good and you really love it then pursue it!<br /><br />If you really love psychology, and you want to get the PhD, you can do that too! Nobody says that if you decide to go back to school now you have to jump into some program that is going to be demanding, or that you have to finish in 2 or 4 years.<br /><br />If you really want to relocate in 2 years, then maybe you should work as much as you can now (I don't know if you are a SAHM or working now), to get the credit issues straightened out and save as much as you can so that you can buy when you move, and possibly not have to work full time due to the financial needs. Then when you move you may be able to start a program, or finish a program then.<br /><br />I feel like I am babbling on and on and on, so I'll stop now. I hope that helps even just a little bit. Just remember that you have to look at your big picture and nothing is limiting you if you have an open mind about how to get to the end result :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025064848420610038.post-39858790483508174512010-07-11T21:02:03.479-04:002010-07-11T21:02:03.479-04:00Oh Courtney! (((Hugs))) Really, really hard, huh...Oh Courtney! (((Hugs))) Really, really hard, huh? <br /><br />To me, my 2cents, says to keep photography a hobby, at least for now. You're right, it's too hard to build a stable income in photography. I think nursing is a wonderful career. The money's good. The hours can be fantastically family-friendly, lots of positives. That schooling schedule though? Brutal! Are you sure that's the only option where you are? I can't even imagine how hard that would be. The other thing I like about nursing is that it gives you the option down the road to get that psychologist degree.<br /><br />Best of luck with all of it. So, so hard.Mom24https://www.blogger.com/profile/00061152728345287775noreply@blogger.com