Arrested Development is the kind of the state I am feeling, it is also a very funny show!
So Tim and I had a late night conversation about the horrific idea of us living in Columbia forever. Our conclusion is going back to school. Tim, I know could get into any school he wants, affording some limitations, but in St. Louis he could basically go anywhere. Me, however, screwed around too much the first two years to have a high enough GPA making it a more difficult path, but with some determination I think I could go back (and god knows I would take it more seriously provided that my future would be on the line, in a sense).
Tim thinks he would like to dabble in advertising or do more media type stuff. For a while I was honestly thinking of going to get a masters of education, focus on math, not English, since, seriously, I was way better at it then writing papers. I majored in English in the first place because Mizzou didn't provide a creative writing major, only an emphasis (so basically with 9 hours of creative writing classes I had some how emphasized it? or something like that). Well, jumping into a program like that might be a tid bit difficult. So, of course, after talking to Bevin recently about her new job, I am thinking more seriously about a MBA. I also think I would enjoy it better than teaching kids.... Bevin and I have been talking for the past year about opening up our own shop eventually (vintage, duh!). This is a ten year plan, so we aren't really in any hurry, but I am in a hurry to pay off debt, live better, and not work in sales (unless it was my shop).
Is it stupid of me to even think about getting a MBA? Could I get into any program? I think I am social enough to be in business, but you need a lot more than that... It seems ambitious and maybe out of my league, but I don't want to live in Columbia forever, thinking how I could have, should have, needed to have... ya' understand? Honestly I am writing this seeking approval from mom and Bridgett... and ignore the damn tattoos, I'll wear blouses. I just don't want to be a teacher.
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Don't be a teacher. It's exhausting. I don't know how much background work you'd need for an MBA (actually, I know nothing). But it's worth looking into. Bevin seems to be happy in the new business world style job.
Thanks for the advice, I knew you'd be honest about teaching. I noticed Bevin seems very comfortable. It was her that put the idea in my head after she mentioned the company she is working for will help her further her education as long as it is in the field of business. Mom called me this morning and thought it was a great idea (brings tim and i closer to home)and it shouldn't be difficult to get into a program in STL. First I need to figure out what tests/courses I need.
There is this lovely test called the GMAT--another money maker for the SAT people probably. But that is the one used to get into business grad programs. More specifically, each program may have different hoops through which to jump. I do not think grad assistantships are as plentiful in business as in , say, anthro or English. But tuition reimbursement like Bevin may get is a very attractive alternative.
What about the tats? You'll find your way if this is what you want. Dad had to start at the beginning going from nursing to MBA. It just meant more courses and lots of studying of foreign concepts like debits and credits:) Lots of places offer MBAs; good ones have networking that helps get jobs. Enough. . .do what you think can make you happy.
I'm going to be a teacher. Sometimes I get really scared about it, too. It's a lot of work!
But then I think of Arrested Development, and how awesome it is... ;)
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