When a Job Promotion Turns your Life Upside-Down

[MasonC2K]

The whole point of going to school is to get educated enough to get a job that you want. If this job is what you want the school becomes secondary. You're ahead of the curve. Just cut back on how many classes you take. That's a stellar hourly rate BTW. I don't make anywhere near that and I've been in the real world for 10 years.

[Don]

The whole point of going to school is to get educated enough to get a job that you want.

This is true, however, jobs are not permanent and can be lost. Education can never be taken away and will provide you with better opportunities. Stick with the school. It can be done, there are lots of people out here who have been where you are and wanted to quit over and over. In between semesters, take a day or two off and recharge. Find your inner strength and pull through!

[MasonC2K]

This is true, however, jobs are not permanent and can be lost. Education can never be taken away and will provide you with better opportunities. Stick with the school. It can be done, there are lots of people out here who have been where you are and wanted to quit over and over. In between semesters, take a day or two off and recharge. Find your inner strength and pull through!

I didn't say not to stick with school. I just said to slow it down. At this point job > school if it's what he wants to do for a career. If this job is just a means to an end then that's different. I can tell you from experience that that college degree just gets your foot in the door. Once you are in and establish yourself in the job place, future employers don't give a flying flip about your degree. It's your job experience that matters. At least that's how it is in IT. A person with 10 yrs experience with no degree will get a job over someone with a Masters and no experience every time.

Personally I would pursue finishing the degree as a matter of pride.