I went back to school in 2020 to persue a career in a field I’ve wanted to be in for prob 2 decades. I went to college right out of high school but it didn’t work for me at that time, I got terrible grades and gave up despite being a high achieving straight A student before.
I just finished my program and graduated in May and started a new job at a big name firm and to say I’m a little spooked is accurate. Not finishing my degree all those years ago was a source of shame for me and I’m finding myself putting a lot of pressure on myself because the accomplishment is so personally significant.
The learning curve of a new job is always steep and feels like you’re flailing a bit, and I can only believe that new career will be that same feeling, amplified. Trying to feel confident, trust that I am in fact capable, and not like I’m about to be found out. 🫠
Go for it! The scary parts are required! Personal growing pains mean you're trying and expanding.
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i'm graduating from my masters program this semester and have no plans yet for what will follow. this will be the first year in 23 years i haven't been in school. pretty scary stuff. but honestly i'd rather be a little afraid of the future while keeping my options wide open than have every second of my life planned out. what fun is that?
Mar 5, 2025
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just wrapped my MBA program so ya boy has two degrees now (already scheming how to get a third). missed my grad ceremony unfortunately because I got COVID so I’m 0/2 now on actually attending my graduation ceremonies because of COVID.
ramping up my job hunt which is like pulling teeth to me but I had an interview today that I feel like went ok so we up
about to move into a muuuuch smaller apartment and excited for the part of town I’ll be in but also worried about managing the downsize but ready to be out of my current spot.
overall feeling very grateful for the new people i have in my life rn and the place i’m in, just ready to be settled for a bit after this period of change ends.
Aug 13, 2024
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I was nervous because I have two young children who are also homeschooled and I wasn’t sure if I could juggle mom life + homeschool life + remote learning for the year and a half it would take me to complete the degree, but I’m doing it!! The program has changed my life in ways I never even imagined. Set to graduate in May 🥲🎓
Mar 9, 2024
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wowowow I watched this for the first time last night and loved it. I knew it was groundbreaking at the time, but what I didn’t expect was to see such a beautiful variety of landscapes and for it be have such romance.
The choreography is insane and it was so refreshing to watch action that isnt cgi to the max.
Jul 29, 2024
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No problem getting to work/important appointments on time but any leisure or social plans? Expect me to show up fashionably (some would say frustratingly) late.
Jul 18, 2024
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Baz Luhrman’s Romeo + Juliet
The Princess Diaries
Clueless
10 Things I Hate About You
Jun 9, 2024