So recently I was called into my VP office due to my director leaving the company and my VP told my co-worker and I not to bother applying for the position as we would not even be considered. So naturally it made me very mad which lead to a decision to go back to school to earn my bachlor degree. Now that I am getting close to starting (spring 2013) I'm starting to wonder if it is the right decision or not. I currently work full time have two little one (5 & 6) and am a wife. My VP stated in 2013 they can not guarantee staff levels (but says this every year). I have some college credits but not a bunch so I'm not starting out as a freshman more mid sophmore year.
Am I getting anxious over nothing?
Thank you for all of your responses. To be clear the VP did not call both of us in at the same time but one at a time and my co worker was as PO'd as I was. Second my VP did not give a reason why not to apply just told me don't bother you will not be consiered. My utimate guess is the lack of degree because he filled the position w/some who has a BA but no real world work experience in what my area team does. My hubby fully supports me going back to school and I'm going to take it one class at a time that is all I can do and see how things go.
Thank you everyone I appreicate the responses.
I would apply anyway for the job. Maybe HE doesn't like you but someone else does. I hate work-place politics.
Get your degree. But make sure it is a degree that will help you in your career. Many schools are adapting to the nontraditional student due to the number of adults returning to school. My mother did it at 45, my MIL did it at 50. I'm not saying it's easy, but if you are committed, it is worth it.
You should go back to school because you want to. Not because you are mad at your VP.
Any college degree/Bachelors can potentially open up more jobs for you. Not only this job.
Going to college while being married and a parent is HARD.
My Husband did that. I was like a SINGLE parent the WHOLE TIME.
My Husband was studying 7 days a week night and day and was also working. We did not see him much even if he was in the house.
Your HUSBAND HAS TO REALIZE THIS AND BE WILLING TO PICK UP MORE RESPONSIBILITY in the house and doing most things, for the kids.
My Husband's Academic Advisor, tells ALL students who are married with kids... that going to school will be arduous. Because of the TIME needed for going to school and studying. At all hours. AND it will go on for years, until the person gets their Degree.
So, know that.
But after my Husband got his degree, he got a better job.
And he got more offers.
MOST jobs, per their job description... REQUIRES at least a Bachelor's Degree and for higher positions as well. It is COMPANY policy.
It is a LOT of work to go back to school full-time. If you are getting a bachelor's degree, it won't necessarily lead to a job. You will have homework, all the time.
If you need the money from your job, and you want to have time with your young kids, then maybe this is not the right time to go back to school.
Being "mad" is not the right reason to go back to school. Maybe you can start taking some classes at a junior college toward an eventual bachelors degree.
I would not go back to school full time. I'd take a class or two at the most. Enjoy your kids while you can and squirrel away that money. Get your nest egg in the event somethng does happen at work.
Nope, I think you are right to be concerned. I wouldn't plan my future around a job so shaky. I think it's fabulous that you want to go back and earn your degree! Think of it this way-If you are already a sophmore, then you are halfway done!! You can do it. Night classes and weekend classes are out there. If you have family support to help with the kiddos, I say go for it!! You will feel so much more secure with a bachlor's degree than with college hours! Good luck!
I would be totally mad that they discussed confidential information with me in front of a co-worker. That was so unprofessional.
I do believe that going to college and getting degree is the right thing to do. It is so common for people to have that BA or BS nowadays that if you don't have a higher degree from a reputable college/university you are not going to be considered for upper management positions, ever.
So go to school, take some classes that you're not sure about, not hard ones, just a variety of classes so you can see what fields are out there. I think that there is a whole world out there to choose from and you don't have to be limited to just the field you have been working in.
School is never a waste. Maybe you don't need it for this current job. What about the next? It's an investment in your future. No one can ever take it away from you. They can take away your car or your house, but not your education. You will have to make great sacrifices to go to school, but it is worth it. When you're stressed during the process, don't lose sight of the prize. Your degree. Those sacrifices are for you and your family. You can do it! Go for it!
Go to school! It can only help! So proud and excited to hear! Wish I ha your motivation to go back! Go for it!!!
I cannot believe that you would allow this VP to talk to you about that without at least asking why you would not even be considered for the position. I can totally get that you would be caught off guard at the time, but you still should have gone back later to ask that very question.
On to your real question, you will NEVER regret having a degree. Even if it is not this job that advances your career with a degree, it could be the next job. Win-Win. Take a class or two at a time.
Did he tell you not to apply because you're not qualified, or for some other reason?
I guess I'm not clear on what the situation is here.
Absolutely you should get your degree. Make sure your husband is clear that he will need to pick up more of the home and childcare responsibilities since you are both parents, both working full time and you will have the added responsibility of school.
Here is my advice to anyone deciding to take college classes - if you take one at a time and it takes you ten years to complete, you will have your college degree. 10 years will pass no matter what... so GO FOR IT!!
Do it, it's important and in the end, you will make more money and have better opportunities.
Good luck!
