Aside from ‘get the retired grandparents to help with raising kids’ – I’m on it, I agree
But like anything else?
Thinking about how to do this
The school is maybe 15 minutes away from home (maybe takes closer to 30+ minutes when factoring figuring out parking)
Work is 1 hour in the other direction from home
Getting a master’s degree while working within a three year time limit (rules for an employer program)
What tips/tricks did you find?
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I started a masters program in counseling (long degree) when my kids were 5 yo and 4 months old. Also worked full time in community mental health, then moved to schools in large part for the schedule.
It was pretty hard and I definitely missed seeing my kids and having to juggle it all. Graduated with honors but just barely. I don’t know if I have any tips or tricks, but just wanted to offer some encouragement that it’s doable! I love my career now and would totally go back and do it again to get to where I am now.
My husband did something like this. My advice is to get up really early to do work before the kids are up so you can work uninterrupted. Relax after work with family so you don’t miss your kids childhood. Take naps with the kids on the weekends to catch up on lost sleep. Eat super healthy or you will definitely fall behind
Seriously consider changing to online classes so you have more control over your schedule