when I grow up, I want to be a...

One of the things I regret the most (and believe me, it's a long list) is not finishing college. I can blame my parents for not letting me move to Marquette after graduation and attend NMU. I can blame my "not so motivated" friends from high school that also stayed home to take those tough classes like bowling at the community college (I did get an A). I could blame my parents for not being strict with me and motivate me more to achieve what neither one of them did. But in the end, the only person I can blame is myself.

So, last year, I finally took the plunge and went back to school. My work schedule permitted it, and my hubby's schedule allowed for him to be with the kids the one night a week I was in class.

I figured the most logical degree to pursue would be my BBA with a concentration in Human Resource Management. I have been working in HR for a ton of years and have probably worked in every area of HR there is. I have been with my current employer for over 11 years, and I figured it should be easy to move up that Corporate ladder once I get my degree.... right?

Well, college is taking a lot longer that I thought. As I do more research, the program I am in is requiring me to take a lot of extra courses, and I have been getting the run-around in my pursuit of receiving "life credits" for my vast years in HR.

As my current position is in HR Technology, I ponder the question if my "ladder" should lean towards a HR management position, or lean it more towards the technology side. The IT field is growing by leaps and bounds, and as I could never be someone who sits behind a desk and write code all day, I do thrive off of projects and analysis and being challenged by implementing a new piece of software or technology. One other benefit to the IT field is that it's more focused on experience and knowledge, not just a degree.

Don't get me wrong... I totally intend on finishing college. But I really need to analyze what I want to do and not spend extra time and effort on classes that may not help me with my career goals.

I guess it's time for me to grow up and figure out what I want to do...