I want to switch career paths but to do so I’d have to enroll in a 15 month program plus 4-5 prerequisite classes. Has anyone gone to school with a toddler and trying for #2? Am I insane?

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Yes you are insane! It’s soo hard on your partnership/marriage. Just make sure you can control your schedule— but if it will make you happy do it. Think about when you want to be able to finish/ when you’d want to act differently/ have a diff job by. If by the time they are in pre-school, go for it! Good luck!

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It might not be easy but if you’re willing to put in the effort, it sounds like it could be very rewarding. I haven’t done this myself but I’m thinking about a career change and would have to do something similar. Hope you have a partner that can step up with childcare even more than usual. Good luck!

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You’re not insane - but 15mo isn’t ideal if you are trying for a baby. You’d have a hard time completing the course with a newborn.

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I say go for it! It’s a little crazy, but most of the good stuff is. Keep pushing!

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