What to do..what to do...a condundrum.

[crazycanuck]

Thanks for all your input!

First of all, I don't have a "professional" position so the company won't just hold it for me until i return. One day

In terms of not working during the semester, I have one nagging thing that's driving me nuts. Ian keeps reminding me about how much $$$ we're losing per month with me returning to study. I don't know how to combat this & have told him I understand. He just keeps reminding me every so often.

On campus work-most of the jobs i've seen advertised for Curtin are either in the cafe & require experience or are only available for current Curtin staff..

I think casual work is what I want. Just a few hours twice a week or one full day a week. I don't think that;ll hurt.

Uni starts on the 24th.

I am presently working on a complaint letter to our director about the job I currently do..

[tulip]

Obviously, when one person goes back to school and stops working, the couple loses that income. With all due respect, why is he "reminding you every so often?" What good does that do? Ideally, this should be a good thing (you going back to school) for a variety of reasons, including increased income potential when you get out, not to mention that it's interesting and something you want to do! The couple makes adjustments if it is important to them.

This just really hit a nerve with me. My husband did not want me to go to grad school if it meant taking out student loans. Yet, he was unwilling to work full-time to make up the difference. In other words, if it inconvenienced him, my higher education was not worth it.

Sorry, it's early, my dog woke me up, and I haven't finished my tea yet, so I'm a bit grumpy.

[Crankin]

Yea, the "reminders" are not fair.
I was making a very good income when I quit my job. My husband makes an even better income and we can easily live on his salary. But, it was still an adjustment. Once in awhile, I get a warning to curb my purchases (i.e. Ibex) as I just can't spend as I please now. I did get a student loan to pay the tuition. It's a lot of money (18k a year for 3 years). But, I am paying the interest while I am in school and then will use my salary to pay the loans back when i start working. We don't have any bills except our house, which is a money pit.
This degree is for me. I worked my entire life, didn't take any time off when I had my kids, and I am looking for a little flexibility now. I don't expect to make a lot of money in my new career and frankly, after I do my two years full time to get my license, I will most likely work part time.