Career Move

star_0801 · Joined: 22 May 2008 Posts: 3

I have a major life decision on my hands and I really need some help.

To make a long story short, I attended a graduate school in MD, that is not SC state approved for School Guidance Counseling. I currently live in SC. I've always wanted to be a Guidance Counselor and had the opportunity to work as a Guidance Counselor for two years in MD. It's where my heart and passion resides. I love working with elementary aged children.

Well anyway, I contacted the SC Dept of Ed, and they told me all I needed to do to get certified in SC is complete an internship under a Guidance Counselor who has worked for at least 3 or more years. But I work full time during the day and the ONLY way I can complete an internship is during the day. SO that means if I really want to be a Guidance Counselor again, I would have to find a GOOD PAYING 2nd shift job and complete the internship during the day.

ONE MORE THING, I'm a single mother of a 2 year old and a 6 month old, when will I ever spend time with my children? The only time I would actually see or spend time with them is on the weekends. So I have two choices, either give up all my hopes and dreams of being a Guidance Counselor and find another career path or work a second shift job.

I really need some direction. Thanks

Jennifer · Site Admin Joined: 27 May 2007 Posts: 2356

Hello:
I read your post and I completly understand what you are going through. Is this a hope and dream that will better your family? If you work a section shift, who would take care of the children? Do you have a support system to help you if you decide to do this? Just by reading your post, I do believe that you have the ability to do this and if you give up on your hopes and dreams would you resent your family?

star_0801 · Joined: 22 May 2008 Posts: 3

Yes, this is a hope and dream that will better me and my family. It pays very well and most importantly, it's a career move that genuinely love and want the opportunity to do again.

If I work second shift, the only people I have are my parents, but they can't really handle my baby. He's a hand full and sometimes he can cry, but he's a baby, so he's going to require a lot of attention.

If I decide not to do this, I think I would resent myself the most for at least not trying, but I think about my babies and the time that I'm going to miss with them, even though it will only be for a year.

Jennifer · Site Admin Joined: 27 May 2007 Posts: 2356

Sounds like you answered your question for yourself, it is just a year and you are already committed to doing it. It will be for you and your family. How old are you kids? Are they young enough that this will not be too noticeable for them?

star_0801 · Joined: 22 May 2008 Posts: 3

They are 2 years old and 6 months old

Jennifer · Site Admin Joined: 27 May 2007 Posts: 2356

Okay, so by the time that they are in school, you will have a new career path, sounds like a plan.

aylen · Joined: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 1

Now a days all the parents are facing the same problem.They are not able to spend their time with their children.The best thing is the second thing.If you continue your work you can't concentrate on both of them.You better be with your children for some time.They also feel happy if you are there with them.

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