Our plans are changing ever so slightly. Originally, Nick planned to stay at ISU to get a PhD in Economics. When he started the program last year...he LOVED all of his classes. He seriously seemed to have fun...and he rarely complained about them. However, this last semester, he has been hating his classes immensly. They are mostly economic theory and la-la land stuff. You know, the what if this...and what if that...supposing that this...and so on. Basically it is higher learning structured for those who plan on becoming a professor or researcher. Something that Nick is discovering he isn't that interested in doing. And if he planned to continue just for the sake of saying that he has a PhD...he will in essence be pigeon-holeing himself into a career he wouldn't really enjoy or even planned on doing initially.
So the new plan is this: Get his Master's Degree instead. He has already completed all of the course work and needs to now write his thesis (or whatever fancy term ISU calls it). Basically, this means he is done in DECEMBER! I mean DONE. Like, forever DONE! No more school...an actual income...a real job...we can be grown-ups now! YEAH!
Ever since we officially made this decision, we have had many confirmations that this is the best decision for us. For instance...the economy has really taken a toll on the ISU Econ Dept. There have been teacher cuts and class cuts...so basically it is starting to crumble right before us. So maybe this is a good time for us to get out while it still good.So this new plan means:
We will most likely be leaving Iowa in December/January.
Nick plans on working for a law firm doing water allocation, water rights, and water disputes (ideally aiding the Native Americans).
So, we will most likely be moving to Albuquerque.
I am quite sad that I have to leave bless-ed Ames (seriously I love it here).
Nick will be done with school (hopefully, FOREVER)!
And finally, we will actually be adding income to our bank accounts, not adding debt!!!
So this is a good thing for us. Oh, and if you know of any awesome water law jobs in New Mexico...let us know!
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5 comments:
Wow, what a change from your original plans!! How exciting. I can't wait to see how everything works out. Good luck with the thesis Nick!
I'm so happy for you to be done with school!!! That is A-W-E-S-O-M-E. The awesomeness is something I have yet to experience. Devlin is done with his coursework as well and is working on his thesis. He applied for August graduation, but who knows, maybe we'll be graduating in December with you guys! CONGRATS!!!!
That is awesome! New Mexico?! which firm? I want to visit! I bet you are thrilled...it is funny how things work out and we figure things out along the way...it isn't easy making such big time decisions...hence, my hubbie's two graduate degrees also! Love you all!
(this is Heather from Pittsburgh)Sounds like exciting things are happening for you guys. I didn't know you were in Iowa. My mom has family in Davenport. I enjoyed seeing pictures of your family. Congratulations!
Congratulations! Sounds like an awesome life plan!!!! Rob & I only got a bachelors and we were both so done with school and just so excited to not do more... I can only imagine how you guys must feel!!! Hurray for you!
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