Thinking About the Master’s

Way back at the beginning, she was the one who asked me, “And when are you going to finish your degree?” Today, this former supervisor stopped back in the office after hours. Just a couple of us were there, and she asked about my working on my master’s. I explained that I needed to have a clear reason for doing it. She exclaimed that I should indeed do it because it was free. I protested that I wasn’t sure if that was a good enough reason. She went on to say why it would be a good idea, how it would make me more marketable. The coworker pointed out how she had told me I must continue, saying, “I’ve told her; she really shouldn’t waste that good brain, should she?” The former supervisor expounded on why I should earn my master’s. Then the two of them talked together about why I should continue. I asked, “But really, why? What opportunities will I have? What might I do?”

As we talked, I was reminded that part of my plans for my “time off” this semester was to examine the reasons and options and goals, to talk to some people on campus. I have in mind some people on campus that I need to speak to. I’ve added a few more people to the list.

The woman who works with the online program—already in my plans.

The woman who works with the tutoring and help program—already in my plans.

Adding a math professor whose view I would value.

Adding my Spanish professor.

Adding another staff member on the academic side who earned the same master’s.

Adding a well-love professor on campus, whom Andrew enjoyed.

In the meantime, I must also step up the tasks that need to be taken care of for our business.

Get the bookkeeping up-to-date and be able to or determine to maintain it.

Get those price increases in place.

Develop the web site.

Set up for credit cards.

Switch out the phones and stop paying AT&T and Verizon.

Clear out, clean up, declutter, restore order, clean garage, have garage sale.

Move it, move it, move it!

Oh yes! The study wheels are still turning. I may yet get back into it by summer.

So what do you think?