Obstacles to Learning
As a thirty-one-year old husband, father-to-be, and professional, I have come to realize that I have many new challenges to face as I start back into school. Challenges I never had to consider ten years ago when I first attempted a degree. I face ever-growing obligations at work, a wife and very soon, a young child, and the motivation to complete a project I started ten years ago. I have overcome the first obstacle, however; I have overcome the guilt that I should have finished this degree many years ago.
Work
As a thirty-one-year old professional well into my career, I must face the obstacle of the social stigma of "going back to school." Many co-workers scoff at the idea and remark to me, "you haven't already finished your degree?" My Boss' first reaction was to tell me that perhaps if I had time to go back to school, then maybe he is not giving me enough work. The obstacle to overcome at work will be dealing with the jealousy and negativity in a......
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