Random Thoughts the 13th: Jason Takes RTT

[cowgirl836]

Yeah. I put mine on hold while MrsWx goes back to school. That being said I don't know if I will go back. I have had some career discussions where it came up and basically the consensus was you don't need it now or even one level above where I am but above that I would. I don't know if I want that high due to time commitment and all the other crap that goes with being a director.

ok, I couldn't remember if you had paused or not. It sounds like I would basically need one for next level - which I am definitely interested in moving to. My manager has been encouraging in that they did a master's with young kids 25 years ago..............but they also had a spouse working different hours not quite full-time. DH is definitely full time and we're probably 5-8 years from where manager was in kid age. They were past baby but before school activities. The other thing is it seems they generally take 2-3 years, plus application timeline so probably 3/4 years before I'd be done if I started now. Nothing is ever certain, but if we decided to have another child.......how in the hell does that work.

 

[cowgirl836]

I did my exams while Z was still extra tiny. She'd often sit with me while I did my reading, and took one of my exams with me, at least part of it.

A Master's would be pretty easy, I think. You don't have to race through it. A course or two at a time would be easily manageable.

most look like 6 credits a semester so yeah, basically 2 classes. Though I'm trying to be extra lazy and only look at fully online (short residencies are fine) and non-GRE/GMAT ones. Which then I'm like well are these just trash programs then.

 

[CycloneErik]

most look like 6 credits a semester so yeah, basically 2 classes. Though I'm trying to be extra lazy and only look at fully online (short residencies are fine) and non-GRE/GMAT ones. Which then I'm like well are these just trash programs then.

6 grad credits is roughly 14 undergrad credits, but it's still not that difficult.

 

[BoxsterCy]

If I was still working I'd totally get one of these for my work cup menagerie. .

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

6 grad credits is roughly 14 undergrad credits, but it's still not that difficult.

I did my masters while working at ISU in a 3/4 time position. Started with a one-credit workshop in the summer, then just continued. It took me 3.5 years, the first two of which I lived ~80 miles from Ames (yep, I drove 150+ miles four days a week to/from work.) Three semesters I did two classes - 6 credits. Granted, toward the end some of the credits were independent study or whatever it's called to work on my creative component, but the "real" courses definitely took time. I was very fortunate to have some P&S tuition reimbursement and my director paid the tuition for what wasn't covered by the P&S grant. Still, it is a lot of work and you need to be ready for that.
Oh, yes, my baby was an ISU undergraduate during that time. So no taking care of little one for me. Whew. Definitely glad I did it though.

 

[CloneLawman]

If I was still working I'd totally get one of these for my work cup menagerie. .

HEY! @BoxsterCy posted something I can actually see! Groovy!

 

[Ms3r4ISU]

If I was still working I'd totally get one of these for my work cup menagerie. .

Aw, did you do this just so I could see something? You're so sweet

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

What's all the hoopty doo about the new Popeye's Chicken Sandwich?

 

[wxman1]

ok, I couldn't remember if you had paused or not. It sounds like I would basically need one for next level - which I am definitely interested in moving to. My manager has been encouraging in that they did a master's with young kids 25 years ago..............but they also had a spouse working different hours not quite full-time. DH is definitely full time and we're probably 5-8 years from where manager was in kid age. They were past baby but before school activities. The other thing is it seems they generally take 2-3 years, plus application timeline so probably 3/4 years before I'd be done if I started now. Nothing is ever certain, but if we decided to have another child.......how in the hell does that work.

I would be shocked if your application took more than a month. Most schools wave the entrance exams for working professionals with a good background and undergrad GPA. Basically they know your company is paying for it and clear the way to make money.

Shop around to a few different schools. I think it is becoming more common for them to allow a mix of online and in person which is nice. I do have a coworker that did hers 100% online with a 2 year old and finished while prego with twins. She is something else though...

 

[BoxsterCy]

What has changed with how images like these show here? I haven't been able to see one for a long time. I disabled ghostery and what can I see today?

Weird. When I upload directly from confuser I have to edit first since CF hates anything bigger than a gnat. My fast work around is to copy direct from Google photo since people some people could see linked images from Google or Amazon photo. So, experiment time!

Direct copy/past from Google, Example A:

Link from Google photos shared album, won't embed on CF, Example B:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7EWaoE54ZcfzqC5e7

Attempt to link direct to google photo, not sure how well it works on CF, Example C:

Link embedded from Amazon photo, Example D:

Old school download, edit to mini size for CF and upload, Example E:

 

[cowgirl836]

I would be shocked if your application took more than a month. Most schools wave the entrance exams for working professionals with a good background and undergrad GPA. Basically they know your company is paying for it and clear the way to make money.

Shop around to a few different schools. I think it is becoming more common for them to allow a mix of online and in person which is nice. I do have a coworker that did hers 100% online with a 2 year old and finished while prego with twins. She is something else though...

interesting, I may have to send more info because a couple have had good looking programs but require the exams so I skip without requesting more.

Also assuming I'm paying for this on my own as of now but that is something I haven't pursued discussing just yet.

 

[wxman1]

interesting, I may have to send more info because a couple have had good looking programs but require the exams so I skip without requesting more.

Also assuming I'm paying for this on my own as of now but that is something I haven't pursued discussing just yet.

My personal opinion is if they want it they pay for it.

 

[SayMyName]

Weird. When I upload directly from confuser I have to edit first since CF hates anything bigger than a gnat. My fast work around is to copy direct from Google photo since people some people could see linked images from Google or Amazon photo. So, experiment time!

Direct copy/past from Google, Example A:

Link from Google photos shared album, won't embed on CF, Example B:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7EWaoE54ZcfzqC5e7

Attempt to link direct to google photo, not sure how well it works on CF, Example C:

Link embedded from Amazon photo, Example D:

Old school download, edit to mini size for CF and upload, Example E:
View attachment 65994

Can see Examples A, C, and E. Example B is just a website link, and D is the "

 

[BuffettClone]

Weird. When I upload directly from confuser I have to edit first since CF hates anything bigger than a gnat. My fast work around is to copy direct from Google photo since people some people could see linked images from Google or Amazon photo. So, experiment time!

Direct copy/past from Google, Example A:

Link from Google photos shared album, won't embed on CF, Example B:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/7EWaoE54ZcfzqC5e7

Attempt to link direct to google photo, not sure how well it works on CF, Example C:

Link embedded from Amazon photo, Example D:

Old school download, edit to mini size for CF and upload, Example E:
View attachment 65994

I can see example E and the link works in B

 

[VeloClone]

I can see example E and the link works in B

Samesies.

 

[VeloClone]

RTTers, should I make the 4 hour drive from college in NW Iowa to go to the game/home this weekend?

We'll be bringing down the whole fam damily from Mini Soda. Man up!

 

[jcyclonee]

We'll be bringing down the whole fam damily from Mini Soda. Man up!

Not to mention, @CyGuy5 will probably be passing through Fort Dodge on the way and can pick up Taco Tico on the way home.

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

I can see example E and the link works in B

Ditto

 

[Cyclones_R_GR8]

What I do with pictures taken with my phone is text them to myself because it compresses it, then I can download the texted copy and then upload it to CF

 

[BoxsterCy]

I hate this windy ass day.. Gusting into the 30's again.