I think I'm about make a life changing decision.
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At my last job, they expect employees to pay back at least some of it if you leave within two years of taking a given course(s).
My previous job before that one was at an university- free courses! (up to nine credits of course, but again you shouldn't take more if you are a full time employee anyway).
sorry...good luck, Aldo.
That, or you sign an employment contract which, if you breech, you're obviously faced with litigation possibility.
Sounds like a great plan Aldo. I did the live at home thing for a couple years between college and career employment, and it really helped get my finances on a firm footing. Good luck!
Sorry to hear that.
I was a journalism major. 28 years in newspapers.
My job was killed by the Internet.
Unfortunately, in this case it's actually true. 
doubleohfive
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Back to the original topic:
Going back to school is never a bad idea. And going back after working in the 'real world' usually motivates students even more to work hard and succeed.
Some things to consider:
Are you looking at a state school or four year institution, or something in a community college/two-year program?
Do you expect to be paying in-state tuition?
Are you planning on paying tuition yourself, or will your parents help?
If not, are you going to apply for financial aid?
Have you chosen a school that will accept transfer credits from your previous secondary institution? (This is where some colleges really get you. Make sure your schools are accredited!)
If your credits will transfer, have you figured out how to apply them the most beneficially toward your new degree?
Application standards get tougher every year. Do you have everything you need for your application to be considered complete by the admissions office? Transcripts, letters of recommendation, app fees, application forms, SAT or ACT scores (if still required)?
As for moving back in with your parents, its certainly something that has become more and more common these days thanks to the spectacular job the Bush administration did fucking up the economy. Are you ready to live in your parents house again, and possibly by their rules of conduct?
More importantly, are you able to break your lease agreement with your roommate without incurring any penalties that will cost you exorbitant amounts of money?
Going back to school is never a bad idea. And going back after working in the 'real world' usually motivates students even more to work hard and succeed.
Some things to consider:
Are you looking at a state school or four year institution, or something in a community college/two-year program?
Do you expect to be paying in-state tuition?
Are you planning on paying tuition yourself, or will your parents help?
If not, are you going to apply for financial aid?
Have you chosen a school that will accept transfer credits from your previous secondary institution? (This is where some colleges really get you. Make sure your schools are accredited!)
If your credits will transfer, have you figured out how to apply them the most beneficially toward your new degree?
Application standards get tougher every year. Do you have everything you need for your application to be considered complete by the admissions office? Transcripts, letters of recommendation, app fees, application forms, SAT or ACT scores (if still required)?
As for moving back in with your parents, its certainly something that has become more and more common these days thanks to the spectacular job the Bush administration did fucking up the economy. Are you ready to live in your parents house again, and possibly by their rules of conduct?
More importantly, are you able to break your lease agreement with your roommate without incurring any penalties that will cost you exorbitant amounts of money?
It's all good. I hated Accounting anyway.
You should probably start looking into it now, wouldn't want to get screwed over by an application deadline or waitlist.
doubleohfive
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It all depends on when he wants to start attending classes. If he's applying for the spring semester, then yes absolutely he should apply now as the spring deadlines for transfer students typically begin around October 1 or so.
If he's looking in to starting classes next Fall, he's got some time; February-April is usually the window of time for those apps.
If he's looking in to starting classes next Fall, he's got some time; February-April is usually the window of time for those apps.
In this day and age, you have to have a college degree to get anywhere in life, unless you luck out and end up a rock star or something like that. At this point in your work-related life, the absolute best thing you could do for yourself to improve your entire future is to go back to school. And the sooner, the better. I'd not muck about with it either. Shoot for the spring semester.
In this day and age, an undergraduate degree may not even secure someone a job. Anyone who has a job with competitive pay and benefits is lucky to be employed. Still, it would be beneficial to Aldo to take some classes and hone his skills.
Moving back in with your parents when you're 30 might've sounded like a joke in 1998. Now? It's very common and in many cases the best possible move to make. Sounds to me like you're doing the right thing.
Why wait? Even if you are not living close, it's not like they cannot drop a Catalog and some brochures in the mail to you. You do it now and you can probably start in January. If you wait until January to start looking, you'll have to wait until the Fall to start.
ANd that makes quitting the job in January in order to start school in September look like kind of a dumb move, no? Why lose out on 7 or 8 months worth of pay, if you're going to delay entry into school? And not to mention screwing over your friend/roommate.
Figure out the earliest you can get into school,and work around that. Wasting a year of your life to plan around quitting a part-time job at Michael's is kinda silly, no? Sure, nice to be a company-friendly guy, but really doesn't matter unless you plan to go back there. And if you do, the college thing probably isn't needed.
Apply NOW, see the earliest you can get in, and plan around that.
Figure out the earliest you can get into school,and work around that. Wasting a year of your life to plan around quitting a part-time job at Michael's is kinda silly, no? Sure, nice to be a company-friendly guy, but really doesn't matter unless you plan to go back there. And if you do, the college thing probably isn't needed.
Apply NOW, see the earliest you can get in, and plan around that.
