To be even contemplating going back to school again?

[TeggieCampbeggBlegg]

After I promised faithfully after last time I would never do it again. Never. Ever.

When DD2 started school I started my first degree. It was hard work but ok. I quite enjoyed it.

Then I had the opportunity to do another degree to get me in to the career I wanted. So I did. It was hell. Massive hard work, huge stress and I hated it. Barely saw DH and the Ds the whole time. Horrible. But I am doing a job I love passionately.

Anyway. 2 years since I did anything academic. My brain is shrinking. I have spare time I feel I should fill with something other than naps.

So I find myself googling Masters. Please stop me. DH would leave me. I can't afford it. My brain can't take it.

But I could........

Doe sit have to be a masters . Could you not do something distance/adult ed ?

Not necessarily. But that's the logical step on my way to my PhD.

Oh lord. Somebody stop me...

Would your employer support you to do the Masters with study leave ? If you have time to study during working hours, it might take some of the pressure off your family time. If not, then possibly yabu until you have sufficient spare time that this is less of an issue.
I guess the main question is whether or not there is any material benefit to the study (other than maintaining grey matter) like promotion etc. If there isn't then your family should come first (within reason, but it sounds like it was v tough before) and perhaps you should try to find a Masters which can be done over a very extended period? OU or similar?
Having said all that, it depends on the Masters. My DH did one and it really didn't seem to be a huge burden (recalls from the mists of time - 2 evenings a week and 2 essays per semester). Pre DC's though, but if your employer supports you, it should be done with a bit of time management.

Hmmm. Don't know. Probably not. Snd I don't want promotion. I've done the management bit and hated it. Maybe a sideways step.

Will look at OU. Thats quite a good idea. Bit by bit......

Dr Taggie. World Leader..........