Educational Angst

I'm sort of vaguely cranky today. Tired, headache, and too many silly people. Feeling conflicted about even trying to get a respite aide from the state for Anneliese. I'm tired, but pawning her off on someone else even for little periods sort of feels like cheating. Well, more like cheating her. I'd like to take a vacation in the land of not coping, but I'd probably better not.

So I'm soliciting opinions from the LJ hive mind....

For those of you not aware, my poor husband has been in job market for a LOOONGG time. Some of this, I have come to believe, was Divine Intervention. We didn't know for a long, long time that Anneliese would be PDD-NOS. She really NEEDED a parent. And John needs a job that will be able to allow us to afford some degree of daycare. His confidence has really taken a hit, however. Men are much more what they do than women, I've come to believe.

He's thinking about going back to school. I'm struggling a bit. His B.A. is in Political Science (do you want fries with that?). He's been debating between an MBA and a JD. Leaning toward the JD. There is a branch of Cooley Law School nearby. The MBA seems to be more of a "union card" than an education these days. And the JD suits his personality better. He's not so much interested in private practice, but would like to do something corporate. Cooley also waives varying percentages of tuition for increasing LSAT scores - up to 100%. (I could probably pull that off, as I've got a knack for standardized exams. Not sure he could. Pretty sure I can't teach the knack, either).

I want him to succeed. I want him to find a fulfilling career. Hell, I'd love to be a Kept Woman. On the other hand, he isn't 22 anymore, he has a family, small children, and it isn't all about him. There's no way we could swing full tuition. Have no idea what sorts of programs might be available. But that aside, I want him to keep his days available and keep at the job hunt. I'm just not up for putting off the pay-off 3-4 years or more, with no hope of better in the meantime. Where we are is not good enough. Health Insurance is on my "want" list, for starters. (No, I do not count on and do not want the silly-ass, uttlery unworkable socialized medicine plan currently being espoused by certain political candidates. 'Nuff said.)

So - bring to me your opinions on advanced degrees, what they're worth, and if just pursuing the degree might even improve his employability.

Baaaaaa.....

Your result for What Your Taste in Art Says About You Test...

Conscientious, Fulfilled, and Spiritual

22 Renaissance, 3 Islamic, 2 Ukiyo-e, -34 Cubist, -28 Abstract and 6 Impressionist!

The Renaissance was a cultural movement that profoundly affected European intellectual life. Beginning in Italy, and spreading to the rest of Europe by the 16th century, its influence affected literature, philosopy, religion, art, politics, science, and all other aspects of intellectual enquiry. Renaissance artists looked at the human aspect of life in their art. They did not reject religion but tended to look at it in it's purest form to create visions they thought depicted the ideals of religion. Painters of this time had their own style and created works based on morality, religion, and human nature. Many of the paintings depicted what they believed to be the corrupt nature of man.

People that like Renaissance paintings like things that are more challenging. They tend to have a high emotional stability. They also tend to be more concientious then average. They have a basic understanding of human nature and therefore are not easily surprised by anything that people may do. They enjoy life and enjoy living. They are very aware of their own mortality but do not dwell on the end but what they are doing in the present. They enjoy learning, but may tend to be a bit more closed minded to new ideas as they feel that the viewpoint they have has been well researched and considered. These people are more old fashioned and not quite as progressive. They enjoy the finer things in life like comfort, a good meal, and homelife. They tend to be more spiritual or religious by nature. They are open to new aesthetic experiences.

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