How having a career will affect how you feel
November 22, 2011
Despite all the challenges of time and money going back to college as a parent presents, having the career of your dreams and being able to financially support yourself and your family are motivating factors to many mothers.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, female bachelor's degree holders age 25 and older earned an average of 79 percent more than those who only had a high school diploma in 2009. In addition, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports that in 2009 the average salary for adults ages 25 to 34 with a bachelor's degree was $45,000, while those with a high school diploma or other equivalent degree earned an average of $30,000 per year.
But how do women who balance a career and a family really feel? A new survey conducted by Working Mother Media, titled "The Working Mother: What Moms Think," reveals that working mothers say they feel fulfilled and happy, especially when they view their jobs as careers, rather than just a way to earn money.
The survey also found that career-oriented women generally feel more respected at home and say their spouses are more helpful.
Luckily, moms who want to pursue a degree to achieve the fulfillment a career can offer can reduce the financial stress of attending college as a parent by researching and applying for grants for parents, scholarships for mothers and other financial aid for moms.
