School; more important then my career?

OneConfusedGuy · 07-27-2006, 02:03 PM

I'm sort of ... well confused =)

Since march of this year I gained a new job. This job is wonderful in terms of work enviroment, I really like my boss, and the employees are also friendly. It's a relaxed enviroment and everyone helps eachother. I work for a small company with about 30 employees and it's literally dilbert or office space, however you want to look at it. We all have our own personal cubicles and it's rather depressing to think about lol... but anyways.

This past summer I've really given a lot of thought to school again. I'm 21 years old and I love computers (which is partly the reason why I am here) but my passion lies in music. I want to go back to school and major in the recording arts. (which combines my love for computers, with my passion for music) I've thought about it the whole summer and the thought has been growing inside of me everyday.

I live with my step-dad and biological mom and I have a really close relationship with them, and with my real dad and step-mom, but I don't live with them. I have my whole familys support in my decision to quit my full time job and attend school, except for my step-dad. He thinks I should keep this new job and go to school part time. I've tried doing this for the past 2 years (going to work full time and school part time) but it takes up so much of my time that I don't put enough time, mostly because I don't have enough, into my studies and end up getting mediocre grades (mostly C's to low B's)

So comes the challenging part of this decision. To be able to attend school full time I would have to give up my car and this tolerable job. (finding a job that's tolerable most of the time is a rare event in itself nonetheless working at one you don't care for) I would be biking to the light rail ( I live in colorado) and taking it to school (going to Metro State University) to start my long road of ataining my degree. Deep down this feels like the right thing to do but I still hesitate. Giving up so much so quickely I think that's why I hesitate.

Lend me your thoughts fellow enotaloneers'.

Thanks!

RayKay · 07-27-2006, 02:07 PM

My advice?

Follow your heart. It's not your stepfather's life, it is yours.

I am going back to school in the fall for Law, I have been out of school now for over 6 years, and have had steady, decent paying jobs the entire time..but I am not fulfilled as I know they are "beneath" me in a sense.

I have to do it FT because of the program, but for me it is the only way too as I do not want to be doing it for 10 years, and ALSO, I do have other hobbies & family I want to have some time for as they are very important too...so I am leaving my nice, steady, well paying job and going to look for part time work. It's a huge change as I have a good stable salary, and will mean a lot of budgeting and student loans, but it will be a wise investment in the end. And giving up a car is worth the tradeoff of fulfilling your dream honey!

Once you actually MAKE the choice, it really falls into place and you feel good about it (most of time!).

agent · 07-27-2006, 03:13 PM

Definately. We only go round once- so we owe it to ourselves to do what we love.

OneConfusedGuy · 07-27-2006, 05:09 PM

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Follow your heart. It's not your stepfather's life, it is yours.

I am going back to school in the fall for Law, I have been out of school now for over 6 years, and have had steady, decent paying jobs the entire time..but I am not fulfilled as I know they are "beneath" me in a sense.

I know exactly how you feel here. Especially after working full time for 6 years of my life... I am so sick of feeling like I'm running into a brick wall. I never doubted my choice to start school full time but it's a little scary to make such a big change.... and really getting rid of my car almost feels more liberating then it does a sacrifice.

07-27-2006, 02:03 PM	#1
OneConfusedGuy Offline Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Denver, CO Gender: Male Age: 25 Posts: 100	School; more important then my career? I'm sort of ... well confused =) Since march of this year I gained a new job. This job is wonderful in terms of work enviroment, I really like my boss, and the employees are also friendly. It's a relaxed enviroment and everyone helps eachother. I work for a small company with about 30 employees and it's literally dilbert or office space, however you want to look at it. We all have our own personal cubicles and it's rather depressing to think about lol... but anyways. This past summer I've really given a lot of thought to school again. I'm 21 years old and I love computers (which is partly the reason why I am here) but my passion lies in music. I want to go back to school and major in the recording arts. (which combines my love for computers, with my passion for music) I've thought about it the whole summer and the thought has been growing inside of me everyday. I live with my step-dad and biological mom and I have a really close relationship with them, and with my real dad and step-mom, but I don't live with them. I have my whole familys support in my decision to quit my full time job and attend school, except for my step-dad. He thinks I should keep this new job and go to school part time. I've tried doing this for the past 2 years (going to work full time and school part time) but it takes up so much of my time that I don't put enough time, mostly because I don't have enough, into my studies and end up getting mediocre grades (mostly C's to low B's) So comes the challenging part of this decision. To be able to attend school full time I would have to give up my car and this tolerable job. (finding a job that's tolerable most of the time is a rare event in itself nonetheless working at one you don't care for) I would be biking to the light rail ( I live in colorado) and taking it to school (going to Metro State University) to start my long road of ataining my degree. Deep down this feels like the right thing to do but I still hesitate. Giving up so much so quickely I think that's why I hesitate. Lend me your thoughts fellow enotaloneers'. Thanks! __________________ When will THAT day come?

07-27-2006, 02:07 PM	#2
RayKay Offline Platinum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Middle of Canada Gender: Female Age: 30 Posts: 13,270	My advice? Follow your heart. It's not your stepfather's life, it is yours. I am going back to school in the fall for Law, I have been out of school now for over 6 years, and have had steady, decent paying jobs the entire time..but I am not fulfilled as I know they are "beneath" me in a sense. I have to do it FT because of the program, but for me it is the only way too as I do not want to be doing it for 10 years, and ALSO, I do have other hobbies & family I want to have some time for as they are very important too...so I am leaving my nice, steady, well paying job and going to look for part time work. It's a huge change as I have a good stable salary, and will mean a lot of budgeting and student loans, but it will be a wise investment in the end. And giving up a car is worth the tradeoff of fulfilling your dream honey! Once you actually MAKE the choice, it really falls into place and you feel good about it (most of time!). __________________ [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=darkolivegreen][B]<--- [COLOR=sienna]Carbun the Super-Bunny[/COLOR][/B][/COLOR][/FONT] [B][FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=#556b2f][/COLOR][/FONT][/B] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=darkolivegreen][B]At the end of the day, how you imprinted on someones life and heart is the only true mark any of us leave on this earth and is what we are most proud of... [/B][/COLOR][/FONT][I][SIZE=1]- My Biggest Hero and Mentor: My Mum.[/SIZE][/I] [FONT=Comic Sans MS][COLOR=orange][B]Il faut d'abord durer [/B][/COLOR][/FONT][I][SIZE=1]- Ernest Hemingway[/SIZE][/I]

07-27-2006, 03:13 PM	#3
agent Offline Platinum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: England Gender: Female Age: 27 Posts: 3,890	Definately. We only go round once- so we owe it to ourselves to do what we love. __________________ "You have a right to experiment with your life. You will make mistakes. And they are right too." - Anais Nin "Come now, don't make such a funeral face. It isn't dying that's sad; it's living when you're not happy." -Octave Mirbeau "Don't be sad, don't be angry, if life deceives you! Submit to your grief; your time for joy will come, believe me." -Aleksandr Pushkin