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Originally Posted by mom23angels
Hi,
Well.. my first degree was in psychology but I never earned a license with that one because it was a one year degree. This will be a two year social work degree that I will be able to do more with (and thought I could have my own practice if I wanted to). Unfortunately, working in GA as a therapist/social worker/counselor you need to be licensed so that is why I went back to school.
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It is so nice to read this! Sometimes I feel like I am in the minority of people that went into over drive upon diagnosis rather than slowing down, lol. Perhaps it is because I wasn't raised with much but I have always been paranoid about not having enough money and wow MS has really fed into those fears which is why I'm working like a fiend for as long as I can. I need to be able to afford the nursing care I may need one day.
I think I am a bit confused about how necessary 2 masters degrees are, unless I misunderstood your OP, but if you think it will open up more opportunities for you to work if/when your MS progresses definitely go for it especially if you are able to work while you are in school.
Degrees that are used are a wonderful asset but on another board I visit I often read about people loading up on loans/debt for degree after degree without ever working in one of the fields and that doesn't seem very proactive to me.
I went back to school after being diagnosed because I also wanted a career that would offer me more flexibility. I would not have done it if I had to take a loss of income for the few years it took me to graduate though. I felt it necessary to keep working and bringing in money while the sun is shining as they say. Wishing you all the best. Jules