What's best about this change in plans. There are no regrets and everything I feel tells me I made the right decision.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
News: Holy crap, I'm ditching law school!
That's right, gentle readers, I've changed my mind and am not going to be returning to law school. There were a number of factors taken into account when making this decision but mainly it just didn't feel right. Henry's been going to daycare for almost a month and the drop off in the morning has become more heart wrenching instead of less. Add that with the fact that I don't want to be close to $100,000 in debt nearing 40 and hitting the job market at a time when there are a gazillion people looking for jobs and, well, it seemed like a very wise decision. Will my brilliant legal mind be missed? Probably. So I'm going to see if I can put it to good use as a paralegal. Those programs cost a lot less and will be much more flexible when it comes to having a normal non-lawyer life.
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Congratulations! I could tell this was eating you up last week and now it seems obvious that you've made the right decision. Wow, that's huge! Can we go out to celebrate?
Sounds like you made the right decision!
Turns out I'm a big ol' softie who wants to spend time with her kid. Who would've thunk it, eh?
Holy fuck! And I type that with love ...
My eyes basically bugged out when I saw this headline on my sidebar! It sounds like you're at peace with your decision and that is what matters, so I congratulate you!
Selfishly, does this mean I get my get-me-out-of-the-house friend back, even if only on a part-time basis? Or do you immediately switch to paralegal school? Ultimately, I want to know, how does this post affect ME and MY needs? I second Amber's "can we go celebrate" response and invite myself to tag along on any celebrating that may occur.
It's funny because as someone who sees no issue in a mother going back to work immediately if she so chooses, I just can't imagine not staying home with Avery. I love that I get to spend all day with her (though I also love when others babysit her for parts of those days). And I love when she lets me have alone time. But still, I love it.
I'm so happy for you and your decision because it sounds like it's what you needed and wanted and that is always a wonderful thing.
Of course we should celebrate. And yes, it absolutely means you get your get-me-out-of-the-house friend back. I'm thinking it's time for our kids to shoot another movie. Their Jaws remake is so 2008. Plus, there are still hikes to be completed and parks to visit. Hopefully starting next month Henry will be down to two days a week in daycare while I do my school stuff and then I'll have three days a week in which I'm trying to keep the kid happily busy and out of the house, at least for part of the day. There will be much for us to do, for sure.
congratulations on what sounds like a good decision for your family. And smart, too :) Good luck on your paralegal studies, Cristie, I know you will do a fine job.
Sounds like a smart decision. I'm happy for you!
Congratulations - it's one I know so many women toy over - nice that you followed your heart!
You god damned drop out!!!
More time for getting the cousins together!
well there you go. sounds like the right plan. we'll have to get together for intellectual stimulation. and cocktails.
As sorry as I am to see your legal intellect and fervor not honed in law school, the para option will keep you in the biz, if not in the game directly (hint: there's BIG money to be made driving e-discovery tools!).
Since the decision seems to have taken you back out of the Rydberg state
http://tinyurl.com/CGRyd090827
it must be a good thing.
Wow, tough decision, there, Glynn. But a good one. Good luck!
Wow, Christie! Congrats on this tough decision! I'm sure it was really hard to come to. Could you still consider being a journalist of some kind? I think you're an awesome writer and so funny. I did the legal-secretary thing for a short time (while working toward an MFA)and it drove me crazy. Personally, I think your talents could take you elsewhere where you'd be more challenged...but if you love law... Anyway, I'm happy for you and for Henry and I hope you enjoy whatever you choose to do! :)
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