I've decided to be, anyway.
I dropped down to 15 credits.
Still a hefty load, no doubt (Bio AND Chem, anyone? Hooray!), but one that will allow for a better shot at reaching my goals previously addressed.
In reality I did it because I need to get a job.
Technically, I qualify for a bit of workstudy monies. I could realistically now go for whatever job they assigned me, as I have the hours available. Despite this, I will be seeking employment elsewhere. Why you ask?
Because the last time I made $7.25 an hour I was 18 years old. And I can make at least double that doing what I used to do for a living, if not more.
The lack of income has been an interesting shock to my system. It was a decision made by my husband and myself, we knew it was coming, we knew it would be tight, but I still don't know that I care for the fact that I'm not bringing any tangible source of support into this household. Despite the fact that we are well into our thirties, we still eat like, well, broke college kids. PB&J (which will never go out of style), mac & cheese, ramen...all great for the pocket book, if horrible (in some cases) for the waistline. I literally started crying when I went to Aldi's (where I have not shopped in a long time) and saw bananas for $0.39/lb and got a pineapple for $0.99. We wonder why there is such a weight problem in the United States...let's take a look at what's good for us versus what's cheap.
Anycheezydoodle...my point is this...there are definite stressors here on top of the work load from school. Some days it feels insurmountable. I can't tell you how many times I've asked my husband, "Are you sure it's ok that I'm in school?" He's amazing about all of it, but I know he's stressed, too. And he STILL wants me to look into studying abroad.
Money just sucks sometimes, you know?
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