There are pros and cons about not going to grad school. I won't go (further) into debt. I don't have to deal with registering classes or doing homework or writing a thesis. I can pursue other interests that don't involve advanced degrees. However, I don't get to brag that I have a PhD. I won't be a college professor. I won't get student discounts on anything (though I still have my UCD undergrad ID and there are no dates on it, so technically I could still go there....).
But I am really looking forward to my new free life. I know I need to do something, because I tend to go crazy if I don't do things. Says the girl who went to college full time while working a full time stressful job. But I have some possible paths to take. I can make it big with my jewelry (help a gal out - spread the word!). I can devote some time to actually writing things and submitting them places for publication. I can take language classes or other 1-time things just for fun. I did email a local literary agent to see if she needed an intern or an assistant, but I didn't include my resume or anything.
I am still going to quit my job because it does nothing except make me unhappy. We'll see if I can actually stick it out til July 25 though. I might just up and leave someday.I'm going to go on vacation when I want to and not go a whole year without seeing my family because I have to work. Sure, I won't have as much money, but I won't need it. I would have had even less while in school.
So that was really a post to my self, full of rationalizations. A lot of people said that things happen for a reason, and those are a lot of reasons I can think of that my denial was a good thing.
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Sorry to hear about CUNY. I still struggle sometimes with my "choice" not to go to grad school. (I hate not being able to afford things!)
I do think you will find something you love, and there are indeed plenty of fulfilling things other than PhDs (like visiting DC!)...but if you ever find the secret to setting your own hours and sustaining yourself, let me know because I hate cube world, too!
I think that is my new ACTUAL goal. I WILL find a way!
Oh you! I missed your last post down there. How disappointing that must be for you. You will find something you love-I'm in the that boat too. You're definitely making the right decision to quit a job that makes you miserable. I can't say I won't miss all the RWstories and making fun of your coworker(s) but I'm sure you'll find others to make fun of:o)
ha ha,no worries Pea! I will always be able to find people to make fun of. As for the RWs, well, my sanity is more important than your reading pleasure.
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You know, you can actually go back to school later. *laughs* I'm starting to feel like we should be throwing you a little tiny memorial service...I'm living proof that you're never to old to go back, so don't give up on grad school altogether.
Switching gears....I have quit jobs mid-shift because they made me unhappy. If you can hold out until July, you're a bigger person than I.
As for writing...I'm on that path myself. I tell people I'm a "writer", if I ever managed to get published, then I'll tell people I'm an "author".
Good luck hun!!!!! And if you ever need wide open spaces, give a holler...Utah has plenty of space.
This was my going back to school. I think I'm burned out on it. We'll see if I'm any smarter later.
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