Eng130.1.1
Assignment 3_03
May 14, 2013
A risk that paid off…
Taking a risk can be measured depending on the situation that arises in the individual life. As an individual you must make choices at some point during your life that is believed to be “risky”. Although, most may instantly think of the word “risk” in terms of business ventures or deals, most risks are taken in everyday personal lives unrelated to business. This is where the odds are most against you and the decisions you make can have a major impact on your life or someone else life, whether good or bad. Such was the situation I faced back in 2007.
I attended the Schneider Regional School of Practical Nursing on September 17, 2007. My goal was to receive my certificate as Graduate Student Nurse, to sit for NCLEX-PN and become a Licensed Practical Nurse. During my first semester of school it was very difficult to juggle school and work, as I was now employed at the hospital working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the Labor & Delivery Unit full- time. Adjusting to this way of life from school to work every day was grueling and exhausting. I would sleep in class and miss important notes for assignments, at work I would do my homework and assignments for the next school day and play catch up. I would reach home about 12:30 am to wake my kids out of bed, check homework and make sure their clothes was set for school the next day. I would go to sleep at 2am to wake up for 5am and start my day all over again which started from 7am- 3pm for school, straight to work from 3pm-11:30pm.
The Essay on School To Work System
There is a new system called S.T.W (school-to-work) introduced by Marc Tucker, the president of the National Center of Education and the economy. This scheme however, is not totally valid or at least this is the case for Phyllis Schlafly, the president of the eagle forum and the publisher of the monthly Education Reporter since 1986. The two ideas will be introduced clearly later. Tucker wants to ...
During the end of my first semester I was called into a meeting with the administrator, teachers, and guidance counselor of the institution. I was told, I was failing in my classes and I needed to decide if I wanted to continue with school or work. Unfortunately I was told I could not go to school and work at the same time. There was a 90 day probation rule for school and it wasn’t looking to good for me, for I was on the verge of being expelled from school. I don’t think there could have been more of a shock upon hearing that news. The problem that was on the forefront of my mind was the risk of being expelled from school and failing as a single mom to my 3 girls. As the administrator, teachers, counselor each took turns talking the air felt still and silent, it felt like an eternity, before reality set in that I was this close to being kick out of school. It didn’t make sense at the moment and I felt that it couldn’t be correct. I after all was trying juggle school, work, and being a single mom. It was time to make the most significant decision of my entire life, school or work. It was such a gamble to make a choice either way. The risks were too great to take the decision lightly and mess up.
Should I quit school and stay employed as a CNA? Or should I quit my job, so I can carry out one of my long terms goals finish my education? How do I manage work, school and family time? What do I plan to do after I graduate from school? These were just a few questions that ran through my head and that I was faced with, not only from family members, but from myself as well.
Being a single mom, work, and school need my undivided attention, and all have no room for errors. My children need me to be available at all times because that is my job as a mother. I have to be counselor, give advice, and help solve problems. Sometimes they can add to my stress level if their needs are infringing on my study time. I still had to make time for my girls whether it is to watch a movie, go for a walk or just to gossip.
Started University Time Work Make
I never realised how important time is until I started university. Getting the best out of you studies in university is forgoing one thing for another. (opportunity cost). When I first started university I was working full time. As time went by I realised that I just could not cope, so I decided to work part-time while studying. I can now cope better with my school work load and can produce a ...
Working full -time helps pay the bills, buy groceries, clothes and all the necessities of life, true it can also be a liability because it leaves less time for me, family or school.
Going school full- time can have its benefits as well, such as higher earning potential, more career opportunities within the company, better outlook on life, and to be a better role model for children.
So what do I do…? I had to decide and take a leap of faith either way. So I did…6 years later and I am the proud mother and wife, with 3 beautiful girls, and I am working as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a nursing home on the beautiful island of St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands.
This is my risk that paid off against all odds…
