Why don't you delay it, for a couple of years at least?
I'm considering at least delaying it until fall quarter and taking the next month or two to really research, reflect and decide.
What jobs does this degree qualify you for?
I would look at employment both within the education system as well as something on the corporate side. I would be qualified to work in the instructional or educational technology field. Could be consulting on writing curriculum. I don't necessarily have someone I can point to where I can say, "I want that guy's job." But I do know that I'm really passionate about homeschooling and I'm really good at it and I see a gap in the area of technology when it comes to homeschooling. I'd love to work with other homeschooling parents and encourage and teach them how to implement technology into their curriculum and lesson planning.
What net increase in income will be gained by spending the money?
Well, I'm not earning anything right now so I guess I have a lot to gain. When I had my first child, I was making about $75k annually. I wouldn't expect to make a lot more than that in this field, but I would expect to enjoy it a whole lot more. Also, my goal would be to work part time and earn $25-$50 per year.
I would try to find a lower level position for which I was qualified and use tuition reimbursement or other available employer resources to help pay for the degree along with my income.
Yea, but then I'd have to go work for someone. Homeschooling and FI are such high values of ours, partly because we don't want to run our lives by a school calendar or a 9-5 gig. Maybe what I'd really do with this degree is start a little business so I could have total power over how/when/where I work.
Thanks for your time, all. You've definitely got me thinking and I'm really thankful for your time in replying!