Jules- You make a valid point. Therefore, I take back that question. Working and going to school is hard. I took worked many hours while I was in college. In fact once clinicals started, I rarely slept and/or ate. But, I needed the money and it is just what I had to do.

I do want to add that you would not only lose that income if you completely quit but the work credits you may need if you apply for SSDI in the future. So, I don't think quitting, unless you find another job, would be a good idea.

What a great point I never considered the SSDI credits!

hi wiz,

you've gotten great suggestions.
as ann landers would say "are you further to than further from?"
i'd hate to see you give up school when you've worked so hard and long.
getting a masters is a very big deal.

if you could prolong school so you could do both that sounds good.
my niece is 22 and just did the same thing in order to get enuf good grades to graduate.

if both school and work would meet you half way that sounds ideal.
thinking of work credits is a very valid thought. you will be glad to have as many credits as possible when the time comes.

please let us know what you decide.
best of luck.

Really great suggestions and ideas here...especially regarding SSDI...I get a very small amount due to the fact that I always worked part time so I would be home for the kids, so my social security didn't build up very high. Still I'm grateful for what I do get...

Wiz, you're a very smart gal...you'll figure out what's best...

Heck - I don't know what to say here - I am going against most others, but, if this is something you really want - something that will give you more realistic job opportunities, and something that will make you feel like you have achieved something in spite of you damned MS - GO FOR IT!!!

You are YOU first, and an MS sufferer second. If this is something you want for YOU and not for others then push yourself. At the end there will be pieces to pick up and deal with, but you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you have done it.

Try and take the time you need, get help wherever you can but don't let this disease take the essence of who you are.

Just my thoughts and maybe not popular with others.....but, this bloody disease takes enough already.

Lyn