Oh, Summer. We’re cool as long as there are clouds in the sky and a light breeze against my skin. You know…I actually enjoy being outside, as long as I’m not on fire from the sun’s rays. Staying out of the heat not only lessens my skin’s irritability and break-outs, it also forces me to lean into indoor activities. The numerous distractions over the last year and a half have really subsided. With (mostly) keeping to myself, I have spent a lot time staying indoors and, even more than usual, looking inward. The Summer has convinced me.
I almost lost myself completely in 2020. I fought to gain answers before the new year and I gained immense clarity by Q2 of 2021. Once I was able to think clearly, I realized there was no more need to defer one of my many dreams: earning an MBA. This had been one of those professional / educational goals I pushed aside for several good reasons. I kept telling myself that I wanted to be a part of a program that I was proud of and that challenged me AND not create more debt AND work for a company that granted tuition reimbursement. Once I was able to finally find some sort of balance, I decided to research all my possibilities.
There are soooo many MBA programs out there! I may write a blog post just about the nu-mer-ous options and the questions you should be asking. I am at the beginning of my journey in finding a program that aligns with my goals, but I am excited to even be pursuing an MBA. I enjoyed being in school, but now life is more complicated. I am sure it will work out just like anything else we are determined to obtain. I just can’t wait to finally have it in my tool belt, so the next time I see an opportunity that calls for someone with an MBA and everything else matches, I can flash my new, shiny degree and say, “I’m ya girl. Let’s go!”
Earning my MBA will give me credibility. I wish people would just believe me when I say that I am capable, but I get it, they need proof. I think it will support my business, NitaNap, and teaching financial literacy…I will have more management and other job opportunities…it will support my future goals of being an educator, whether I decide to work in grade school or a college…I also just want to learn new skills. I like the idea of learning multiple facets of business, not just the financial side. During my undergraduate years, I loved sticking my toe in to marketing, management, fraud detection and some random electives (geology, Native American women’s voices, sociology and psychology). Now, I get to dive in!
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Being a new mom, quarantining and even the Summertime heat has persuaded me to confront the things I wanted to improve in my life. What is one thing that you would like to take time to confront and improve in your life?
Happy Self-analyzing!