I posted previously about online vs. classroom classes. I researched the program offered at my community college and found negative reviews. I also talked to people in this field who said the program wasn't widely accepted. It is the only program with hands-on experience though. Had I not researched it I would probably do it but now I'm having second and third thoughts. This would be an experimental career move, but only part-time. DD said he would be disappointed if I didn't do it since I had been talking about it for a while. I am unemployed and at a dead-end in an industry that is dying. However, I don't want to invest in a program with scathing reviews. DD wants me to do it anyway to get "the juices flowing." I would agree, again if the research led me differently. Class starts Saturday and I still didn't sign up.
What would you do? Risk disappointing your spouse or try to make your point again. There are other options for me like a weekend workshop that would lead to more recommended certifications. But I don't want to waste money on something that isn't valid!
I am just really confused and have researched myself into a corner. I'm disappointed that DH doesn't take this into account.
I bet you he thinks he is supporting you, not pressuring you - talk to him about it and then remind him that ultimately it is your decision.
Okay, since you are "confused" take a class. This will break the ice and you will see if this is or is not the field for you. Make it a general class so that it can transfer into another area.
Hubby wants you to do something so that you keep your "brain matter" flowing and not get stuck in a rut. I still don't know what I want to do and I will be 65 this year. The only thing I have over you is that I work at a university and can take classes.
Sit down with hubby and a game plan of pros and cons. See if there is something nearby that you can get involved in. You never said what field you are leaving and what field are considering. This would help us better.
Good luck to you. As many of my family and friends have told me it is never to old to get a degree.
The other S.
PS Like the Nike commecial -- Just Do It!
If you feel you have eliminated this as a good option with your research, then it's time to look for another option. He is pressuring you to DO SOMETHING! It doesn't have to be that, but he wants you to take a step forward, at least.
If this new career path is what you want, but that program isn't widely accepted, than what program IS widely accepted?
If your research has soured you on this career, than what else can you look into? Make an appointment with the counseling department at the school. Go talk to them about the reviews and ask for advice and alternative programs.
I responded last night to your original post. I am not sure I follow you. You said last night, and seem to say here, that there is a weekend workshop that leads to "more recommended certifications" (and last night it was that all the employers require such and such certification from "X" online school/class but you were more interested in the hands on class.). Are the weekend workshops the same as the online class? I'm confused.
If your bigger concern is taking something/wasting money on something that "isn't valid", then why not take whatever it is that provides whatever certification all the hiring companies require? Is that no longer an option?
I guess I am not clear---your husband still wants you to take the hands-on class, and you've now decided that the online one would be better? Would he be equally happy if you just signed up for A class in the field and went from there?
well, you're both right. if you're going to spend money on a class, it ought to be a good one. but your dh has an excellent point, doing ANYTHING is better than doing nothing, and it doesn't sound as if you've found anything else in all your research.
don't feel pressured or disappointed in yourself. trust your decision but don't get paralyzed now. go find a program that IS worth the investment. then do it.
khairete
S.
i'm confused (and if i were you i'd be disappointed) that dh is pressuring you like this. isn't it your choice? why would he want you to go through schooling for something you're unsure about? does he realize how many college dropouts there are for that very reason? if you're not sure, DON'T spend the money and the time. i'm sure your hubby is a great guy but he might be a little confused on your feelings on the issue...maybe he just thought you were SO into it, he's not getting that your heart isn't in it any more. talk to him again, maybe you can reach some understanding on the matter. but in the end, it's your career. i don't know why he'd keep pushing it.
ETA: i didn't read your post last night, but if this is a weekend scenario like someone mentioned, that's kind of a whole different ballgame. if it's 1 weekend, maybe you're over-thinking this?
If the program is not excepted by the professionals in the field then when you fill out an application your education references would be ignored and you would most likley not get a job offer.
BUT, we had people come in to our Psych club monthly meetings to talk to us about job opportunities and how to fill out applications to fit the place we were applying to.
For instance, if one who has a social science degree is applying somewhere that engineers abound the person applying should focus on their GPA's ONLY if it was perfect. Nothing lower than perfect. They discount anyone who makes less than perfect because their classes were hell on earth for at least 3 out or 4 or 5 years. They feel superior to people who do not have engineering degrees or degrees from CEAT. If I were looking to work in the field of an occupational therapist or some similar job I would focus the interview on something besides grades. This was from the human resources at Mercury Marine or Armstrong.
Many times a program is not even accredited. If this program is accredited there is no valid reason to not take it. If you aren't doing anything anyway it cannot hurt you to gain the knowledge. This would also be a good opportunity to get your toes wet so to speak. It would give you some good feedback to see how you do sitting in a classroom, how you do with other people in the room, what kinds of changes do you need to make.
