Nine Steps To Quitting Your Job Essay

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Nine Steps to quitting your job for full-time grad school

“Is it worth it?” This is the most-asked question after I put in my resignation letter. I’m leaving my job at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh to pursue a master’s degree at University of Pittsburgh, and this has raised a lot of conversation at my workplace. Co-workers suddenly approach me to learn about the application process and cost for grad school. Managers randomly stop me to say that this might not be the right decision. I, on the other hand, am very excited to become a full-time student again, and I would like to show you how to make this transition.

Step #1: Have a good reason to get a higher degree

Let’s be real. You are giving up a full-time job (probably with a great …show more content…

Is a higher degree required for your interested career field, or does it put you in a better position for career advancement?
2. Will a higher degree increase your salary potential in your career field?
3. If you don’t receive financial assistance, are you comfortable accumulating a lot of student loans upon graduation?
4. Is your family (parents, husband, and children) comfortable with you going back to school, and are they willing to support you financially and emotionally?
5. Do you want to learn, to think critically, and to accept the academic challenge?

Step #2: Do your research on graduate …show more content…

First of all, create a monthly budget. You won’t be making a lot of money as a full-time student, so make sure you are comfortable living off your husband/partner’s salary, or ask your parents for financial support. Second, schedule quality time with your family. If you aren’t careful, your homework and projects will take over your life and cause you to neglect your family. Allocate one to two hours per day for family time, and have a family event (i.e. go to the movies, fun at the park) every other weekend. Your grad school experience will be happier and less stressful if you allow your family to support you financially and emotionally. Step #8: Get into school mode If you have been working full-time for at least two years, you must learn to become a student again. I recommend taking free online courses at http://www.openculture.com/ or watching educational seminars at https://www.khanacademy.org/ to become familiar with lectures and get into learning mode. Also, order your textbooks early and read the books before school start. Contact your program advisor to get more tips on how to prepare for school. Step #9: Submit your resignation

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