Work your way towards that big promotion by earning a degree
October 18, 2011
If you're a mother who has been paying her dues in the working world, then you're probably holding out hope that your employer will recognize your efforts. Even if you land an interview for an administrative position, a lack of education could be a detriment to your chances. Now could be the perfect time to head to graduate school and show your boss that you have the initiative to be a wise choice for your company.
With the wealth of college scholarships, grants and other financial aid opportunities, college is more affordable than ever. While you will need to set aside time from your work schedule to research these funding sources, they can drastically reduce the cost of tuition.
If you're in a job that you like, there's no reason to drop everything and go to school full-time. Take a few classes each semester to see how you can handle the workload and go from there.
The sheer fact that you are showing the determination to get your graduate degree could be a boost for your promotion chances. Who knows - you may even land your next job before you receive your diploma!
