Tell me- am I nuts?

#1 January 22nd, 2009, 03:03 PM

I did something totally random today. I enrolled at a local community college with the intention of taking a photography class. Wedding and Portraiture Photography

It's every Monday and Wednesday- the class is from 7-7:50pm and the lab is from 8-9:20pm. I haven't added the class yet because I'm scared. I work full time, DH works full time, and DH is also going back to school this semester. He's taking 9 units on Tuesdays & Thursdays. Tuesday, he will go to school until around 2 or 3, and then work from about 4pm-8 or 9pm. He has Wednesdays and Thursdays off. Wednesdays, he will watch Reid, and then Thursday go to school again.

I just don't know if its smart to take this on while trying to work full time and adjusting to being a mommy. On Mondays, Reid would go to daycare until 4pm when I pick him up. I would take him home, and then when DH got home around 5:30, he would watch him for the evening. On Wednesdays, DH would have Reid all day long, which is a lot of work.

DH knew I was looking into it, but as I was staring at the screen where I add the class, I paused and called him. He said, "do you think thats the best idea since I'm going back to school this semester too? Lets talk about it when you get home"

I don't know what to do. I don't want to put too much pressure on us, but it's just one class for one semester. I should be able to handle it, right?? I am REALLY excited about this class.

PS- I'm also looking for a new job and would love to find something that was like 30 hours a week so that I could take more classes.

#2 January 22nd, 2009, 03:20 PM

If you think you can handle it, I say go for it! Being excited about the class will help you out a lot, and if you love it (which I bet you will), it should be a lot of fun even though you are busy. KUP

midnight_starr · #3 January 22nd, 2009, 04:39 PM

If you think you can handle it then go for it!!!

*kyle* · #4 January 22nd, 2009, 05:46 PM

Bre, you are a multi-talented multi-tasking lady! I think if the thought of the class makes you feel passionate, then it is probably the right thing to do.

Plus, you have the CUTEST little photo subject in the world!

bittersweet · #5 January 22nd, 2009, 05:54 PM

I think you are nuts woman!

I personally would not purposely take on all that at once. But if you have a good plan to be successful in the class, at home, and at work all in place.... and you're up for the challenge, go for it!

Then, let me know how in the world you managed to do it all

soImarriedAnerd · #6 January 22nd, 2009, 06:05 PM

WOW thats alot

If you decide to do it please share how you were able to!!!!
I can't say I would do it, but if you feel passionate about it....well there is a reason you do!!!!!!

sara~b · #7 January 22nd, 2009, 06:11 PM

I'm a single mother, a full time+ employee, a 10 - 15 credit per semester student and a semi-pro athlete. At least you have a loving and supportive husband and a good head on your shoulders. You can totally do this as long as Will is willing to work with you.

#8 January 22nd, 2009, 06:31 PM

I don't think DH wants me to do it. Hes taking on a lot between working full time, taking 9 units, and watching Reid when I'm at work. If I take this class, he will have to watch him after work on Mondays and 12+ hours on Wednesday on top of all that he does.

I don't know. I think I need to sleep on it.

I just feel like I'm at the end of the rope at my current job. I need something else. What I wouldn't do to be able to go back to school full time..... *sigh*

*kyle* · #9 January 22nd, 2009, 06:38 PM

If you're unsure, then maybe it is best to wait until Will is done with his classes. It sounds like you two do have tons on your plate at the present moment... The photography class will still be there in a semester or two, it doesn't have to be "now or never." In the meantime, you could always keep up with your personal photography and keep honing your skills, so when you DO start the class, you'll get even more out of it!

~Jess~ · #10 January 22nd, 2009, 06:38 PM

Honestly, I'd wait to see how you guys handle your dh being back to school & if that goes smoothly, then take the class in the summer or fall. JMHO. You don't want Will getting overwhelmed and dropping his classes.

On a side note, why are you looking for a new job? I thought you loved your work. Is your boss being a turd?

lauren in hi · #11 January 22nd, 2009, 06:47 PM

I would wait on it. I think it is going to be a lot to adjust to w/ Will going back to school. I know that's probably not what you wanted to hear...sorry... But I think you will be able to take the class in the near future & it will help if the timing is better.

~* Helen *~ · #12 January 23rd, 2009, 01:43 AM

I would wait a lil bit and see how things go with DH going back to school, thats alot to be going on with a small baby, you would be so tired xx

**jessie** · #13 January 23rd, 2009, 02:03 AM

I guess I have a different opinion- if you think that you would enjoy this class more than it would stress you out then I would go for it. Especially since it's only two nights a week, and one of those is less than an hour. Wedding photography would be something great to get into and probably a great way to make some extra cash. I had an amateur photographer at my wedding. He charged a whole lot less than professionals, but still a fair price, and he was able to pick and choose the work he wanted because there was so much of it.

petalfuzz · #14 January 23rd, 2009, 05:19 AM

Boy-ee I'm torn as much as you, I bet! I just hope you and your DH are able to come to a decision that works for both of you. That class will still be there in the fall semester, but then again it's only for a few months. Your photography is excellent and I think improving your skills would be great! Ask Missy Mip1212 for her opinion also--she's probably been down this road!

Resi · #15 January 23rd, 2009, 05:42 AM

I think you should do it if it will make you happy and you are both up for the challenge. If Will is not on board then wait until after his first semister to see how everything goes. I know it would be too much for me to want to take on but that is me. It would be a really fun class and enjoyable for you!

#16 January 23rd, 2009, 07:11 AM

I slept on it. I'm not going to do it this semester. I'll wait and make sure that DH can handle everything before I throw more on his plate (and my own).

I do like my job, but I'm being strung along. My pay has been cut in half due to the current real estate market, and even though I've received a promotion and am essentially running the place on my own, I'm making less than I did as a secretary when I was 18. I'm in a rut that I need to get out of.

petalfuzz · #17 January 23rd, 2009, 11:40 AM

If you're open to the idea, using a temp agency can be a great benefit! I worked at a great company for 5 months through a temp agency and they really wanted to hire me on except that I had other plans (marriage and a different job waiting for me). Anyway, it's a good way to get a professional job at a professional wage and sort of try out the company to see if you might want to work there longer. If not, you just move on at the end of the term. The best temp agency for you will have multiple locations in the area (means more companies wanting temps), and be focussed solely on professional, office-type jobs. Stay away from "light industrial" it means factory work--I know from experience!!

Just a thought!