[Talk] Dream, life and nightmares
In #7542 I wrote about whether to pursue my dream or stay with my reasonable
life. That dream involves going back to school for a professional degree.
I've now registered for the standardized test necessary for that type of
school, and the test will be in October.
So please keep your fingers crossed for me :)
On a related issue I've been having a very difficult time sleeping the last
nights since I registered for the test 2 days ago. I still have a full month
to go before the test and I'm already second-guessing myself all night.
I'm already 35 years old, and even if I pass the test and go to school, I'd
be about 39-40 years old when I receive my license. I'm afraid it would be too
old to start on a new profession...
Also, here's the breakdown on the money issue.
Stay at current job:
1) make enough to save ~$1,000 a month, great people, relaxed environment,
good benefits, great weather.
2) no chance at advancement (small firm) but regular raises of ~5-10% per year
pretty much assured.
3) for the rest of my life will wonder, "what if I went back to school"?
Go back to school:
1) Lose the current income.
2) Likely rack up ~$100,000 in debt over 3 years
3) A chance (not a very good one) of finding ~$100,000 or more / year job.
4) If 3, job would be miserable but with good advancement prospects
5) if not 3 (i.e. not find a good job) then probably earn the same as current
job, but now with ~$100,000 debt, job would also likely be miserable.
Now I know why I can't sleep. I'm betting my life here...
--
'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony, this life
Trying to make ends meet, You're a slave to money then you die
-Bittersweet Symphony, The Verve
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Thanks kurage, yes I need to focus on the test first. See what happens after
the test.
Hehe zofloya, dunno if I'll actually leave, it's scary out there :p
SC: I doubt I can go back after 3 years away at school...
※ 編輯: tengharold 來自: 70.166.3.190 (09/02 06:25)
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