Releasing part of my burden
Need to let it out:
This week has been kind of stressful for me. I just realized that I need to figure out what Graduate degree I want. So far, I think i'm sticking with MIS. But my issue with that is that not a lot of people know what it is, so it kind of makes me wonder if it's worth pursuing. Next, is having the same degree as my undergrad going to help me, besides the pay? Or should I focus on something completely different? Like possibly Industrial Engineering? Well that's not completely different, but the name is, would that be better, since it's like I'll be well rounded? And since these two require a GMAT for one, and an GRE for the other, I need to figure that out by the end of this month because the classes start in May. From what my friend says, it's better to take the classes in the beginning rather then in the end because they teach you tricks to study. So I know for sure I can't afford to go out of state for my grad, even on loans. So that leaves me with FSU, and UCF, possibly UM (haven't checked since it's in Miami) for MIS degree, and UF for the Engineering one. Next, FSU offers the MIS degree online only starting Fall 2006. This can be a plus and not so much, because yes, I can go and be anywhere to do it, but I'm not sure how I feel about learning without a teacher. Would it be harder? As I don't want to work at this place I am now after I graduate for sure (because I think it will be time for me to move on in my career and not be stuck in Tallahassee or in FL, that and I feel like I'm not learning as much anymore there now), it seems that FSU would be the best one for school. Of course then, I have to find a job in the Fall, preferably away from FL. If I do get a full time one, would I be able to do the degree at the same time, especially since it's online? But say if I go to UCF, I have face to face classes I think, but that may mean that I have to find another temp job until I move on in my career, and that's not going to be until like 2 yrs later, after I get the degree. I know the job I have now is really good, but right now, I'm not learning, not really doing anything, just sitting there, and I don't really like that since it's not helping me. And of course, this is all considering if I even get a high enough score on the GMAT/GRE (which I'm not good at standardized). No calculators! Eek! (I admit it, I am dependent on the calculator) So if I can get into the FSU online program, then that could mean I can go to NY! I'm thinking that NY would be the ideal place for me because for one, I'll be surrounded by all the food I love, and I love eating! Second, I don't have to drive, Subway baby! Third, I will always have something to do, unlike in Miami and Tallahassee, which I think will let me be more independent. Fourth, Chinatown! Do I have to say more? And last but not least, I get the added plus that someone I care for will be there. So really it is the ideal place for me. I wouldn't want to move all the way there just for a guy, not that he's just a guy, but I always said that I wouldn't do that. So I'm trying to do this as objectively as I can.
But in addition to all this thinking and stressing over, my parents have hinted quite openly that I should study finance. Yuck! They were saying that I can tell people what to buy and what not, so that I can get the good commissions without losing my own money, etc. And yes I agree, but I was trying to tell them that I don't like it, therefore, I don't do well with it. And that for people to trust their money in you you'd have to be good at what you do, possibly meaning a lot more education. And they just kept at it saying that I wouldn't be blamed or anything if they lost because they wanted to do it, that I'm just simply suggesting. But I told them that maybe I wouldn't be blamed, but I still have to be good at it, otherwise I wouldn't have a job since people talk, or wouldn't invest in me unless I was good right? Am I making sense here? I guess in my head it goes in a circle, where I can explain it. But anyhow, it just pissed me off a little and made me a bit more stressed and sad that I couldn't be good it at. **Sigh**
Anyhow I've rambled enough for one night. Good night!
This week has been kind of stressful for me. I just realized that I need to figure out what Graduate degree I want. So far, I think i'm sticking with MIS. But my issue with that is that not a lot of people know what it is, so it kind of makes me wonder if it's worth pursuing. Next, is having the same degree as my undergrad going to help me, besides the pay? Or should I focus on something completely different? Like possibly Industrial Engineering? Well that's not completely different, but the name is, would that be better, since it's like I'll be well rounded? And since these two require a GMAT for one, and an GRE for the other, I need to figure that out by the end of this month because the classes start in May. From what my friend says, it's better to take the classes in the beginning rather then in the end because they teach you tricks to study. So I know for sure I can't afford to go out of state for my grad, even on loans. So that leaves me with FSU, and UCF, possibly UM (haven't checked since it's in Miami) for MIS degree, and UF for the Engineering one. Next, FSU offers the MIS degree online only starting Fall 2006. This can be a plus and not so much, because yes, I can go and be anywhere to do it, but I'm not sure how I feel about learning without a teacher. Would it be harder? As I don't want to work at this place I am now after I graduate for sure (because I think it will be time for me to move on in my career and not be stuck in Tallahassee or in FL, that and I feel like I'm not learning as much anymore there now), it seems that FSU would be the best one for school. Of course then, I have to find a job in the Fall, preferably away from FL. If I do get a full time one, would I be able to do the degree at the same time, especially since it's online? But say if I go to UCF, I have face to face classes I think, but that may mean that I have to find another temp job until I move on in my career, and that's not going to be until like 2 yrs later, after I get the degree. I know the job I have now is really good, but right now, I'm not learning, not really doing anything, just sitting there, and I don't really like that since it's not helping me. And of course, this is all considering if I even get a high enough score on the GMAT/GRE (which I'm not good at standardized). No calculators! Eek! (I admit it, I am dependent on the calculator) So if I can get into the FSU online program, then that could mean I can go to NY! I'm thinking that NY would be the ideal place for me because for one, I'll be surrounded by all the food I love, and I love eating! Second, I don't have to drive, Subway baby! Third, I will always have something to do, unlike in Miami and Tallahassee, which I think will let me be more independent. Fourth, Chinatown! Do I have to say more? And last but not least, I get the added plus that someone I care for will be there. So really it is the ideal place for me. I wouldn't want to move all the way there just for a guy, not that he's just a guy, but I always said that I wouldn't do that. So I'm trying to do this as objectively as I can.
But in addition to all this thinking and stressing over, my parents have hinted quite openly that I should study finance. Yuck! They were saying that I can tell people what to buy and what not, so that I can get the good commissions without losing my own money, etc. And yes I agree, but I was trying to tell them that I don't like it, therefore, I don't do well with it. And that for people to trust their money in you you'd have to be good at what you do, possibly meaning a lot more education. And they just kept at it saying that I wouldn't be blamed or anything if they lost because they wanted to do it, that I'm just simply suggesting. But I told them that maybe I wouldn't be blamed, but I still have to be good at it, otherwise I wouldn't have a job since people talk, or wouldn't invest in me unless I was good right? Am I making sense here? I guess in my head it goes in a circle, where I can explain it. But anyhow, it just pissed me off a little and made me a bit more stressed and sad that I couldn't be good it at. **Sigh**
Anyhow I've rambled enough for one night. Good night!