It's been a long time since I've even considered blogging here. I try to stick with Xanga, but all the people who made me want to be on xanga all the time are no longer there. There have been a lot of things going on with my life lately. Some of those things I'm not at liberty to discuss because I don't want to air out my dirty laundry with the people in my life, but here is what's going on with ME...
After having been out of school for nearly 10 years, I decided I was tired of living paycheck to paycheck. I can't lie. I'm materialistic and I don't like to clean my house. I want to be able to hire a maid twice a week and I want to take my kids on memorable vacations. I want to be able to buy a new appliance when one craps out on me and I want to not have to wait YEARS before I can even afford a bed that I can comfortably sleep in.
I decided to go into psychology because it's a subject that really intrigues me, and I have people who are very close to me who are battling mental illness, so the mental health field is something that's dear to my heart. However what I didn't realize is that there is NO money in it. I assumed that because a PhD is such an advanced education, that there was all kinds of money to be made. Well, when you look at the cost of your education to salary ratio, it's peanuts. I have to put myself into $150,000 in debt just to earn between $45-78K a year? Is that all a PhD is worth in this field?
That information was very disheartening and while that's a good salary to most people, it is really a slap in the face for all the hard work and money spent on education. So, I took a look at the options my school has. Nursing for instance. I was not keen on the physical care of others, which is why I went for psychology instead of nursing but when I gave it some further thought, I realized my dreams do not lie in an occupation. They lie in monetary success. I can earn about as much as an RN(which you only need an associates degree and to pass an exam for) as I can with a fucking PhD in psychology. Now how does that make any sense? 3 years and $20,000 in debt vs 12 years and $150,000 in debt....It's a no-brainer! And the good news is that the classes I'm in now are also prerequisites for the nursing program. AWESOME!!
That may sound incredibly shallow that all my dreams are monetary, but it fucking sucks to be poor. To not have basic amenities and to drive a car that is not only falling apart, but is also 4 months overdue on inspection. An inspection may only cost $40, but we know we need things done for it to even pass inspection. My poor dog has fleas that we can't afford the medication for and my kids are wearing clothes that are a size too small. How is that living when you are constantly worried about how you're gonna pay the electric bill or afford the doctor's copay when my kids get sick? It's not living at all if you ask me!
So, my new goals- to earn a BSN (Bachelor of science in nursing) and complete my MSN in midwifery. I would so love to deliver babies and care for pregnant women for a living, and since high risk pregnancies go to the obstetricians, I will rarely come face to face with tragedy. Did I mention their pay is anywhere between $70K to $90K per year? and with midwife certification programs being reasonably priced, (think community college pricing)it is most definitely within reach for me.
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