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kangeiko

Back to school

Aug 05, 2008 18:16

I woke up this morning, and it was autumn. It had rained all night, and it was overcast outside. I know that it's still summer, that it's too hot and humid to be anything else. But my brain thinks that it's autumn. And autumn is Back To School time, time for figuring out my life and getting a fresh wind and all that jazz.

( Problem is, I'm not sure where that fresh wind is supposed to be taking me. Help, pls, kittens offered as payment. )

days out, shopping, all about moi, study, jobs

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h2_the_foodie August 5 2008, 19:27:36 UTC

time for figuring out my life and getting a fresh wind and all that jazz

You too? I thought it was just me. I am having traumas of decisions and was thinking maybe I ought to rule one option out as it is a Autumn 2009 start and I'll be practically ancient by then (26) and doubly ancient by the time I finish (31). How old are you? Do you have children or is the 'new parent' line just to confuse me.

I wish I even had as much of an aim as 'work at the UN, do something fabulous'.

kangeiko August 6 2008, 11:28:11 UTC

Gah,you're making me feel old! I just turned 27, poo. No kids, I was just using the maternity package as an example.

maybe I ought to rule one option out as it is a Autumn 2009 start and I'll be practically ancient by then (26) and doubly ancient by the time I finish (31)

DO NOT. Because, see, then when you turn 30, you'll have an actual practical goal to hit next year, instead of going through the whole 'where is my life going' nightmare once again. Seriously. I worked out that an Autumn 2010 start means that I graduate a week or so before my 33 birthday - but that's better than hitting 33 and still not having done it!! What do you do that will take 5 years to complete?

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kangeiko August 7 2008, 11:03:13 UTC

I know. *sigh* It's just so confusing! And I know what I want to study, but it doesn't necessarily translate into wanting to do the job, you know?

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kangeiko August 7 2008, 11:41:41 UTC

I'm filled with apathy and possibly laziness. I can't cope with this working day any longer, it's crushing my soul. You know, it was ok to be working in a crappy job back when it was temporary, and there was an end in sight, and I had studies. This is supposed to be my career, not a crappy job. Boo.

My mother wanted to know where I would find the energy for PhD studies. She may have a point. But surely I'd perk up to my natural energy levels once I was back somewhere where I didn't loathe every minute of every day?

Maybe I should be looking for an autumn 2009 entry. *deepest, saddest, most angst-ridden sigh*

mizzykitty August 5 2008, 23:58:54 UTC

Hmm, I think you should go straight into a phd in international relations or the development studies at LSE. I'd say, don't waste any more time than you need to, so no masters if you can help it. I would also try to stay away from programs that are more topical, as I would be concerned that they might limit you in the future (pigeonholing). Basic degrees like economics or international relations make future employers see you as a blank slate on which they can write their own story (so to speak ( ... )

erykah101 August 6 2008, 11:09:34 UTC

I have no idea what is the right thing to suggest, so all I can do is suggest asking a person who might have a better idea. I told you that Kristen has a PhD in International Social Work, didn't I? And that she works as a lecturer for the Open University Business School in their "Centre for Public Leadership and Social Enterprise"?

If anyone will have some helpful suggestions about the right way to go, it's her. I'm sure she wont mind if you contact her (through Facebook) and ask for some advice.