Hello!

I am currently working as an LSO 2 days per week (for the last 6 years). I have been studying teaching since 2021 and am halfway through my Bachelor. I have 4 young boys, 9, 8, 4, 1. My partner wants me to focus on study next year and study full time (which I was able to do along with work before my last bub). However I feel so guilty. I LOVE my job and the people I work with. I do want to focus more on study but I am no longer able to stay up and study like I did previously.
The thing is if I finish in 2 years my youngest still wont be at school and I can only CRT on days he has Kinder (2 days) and I wont be paid holidays. Or I can continue working and study part time for an extra year or 2 until my youngest is in school! What would you do??


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  • That’s a tough one !
    Is that what your partner wants you to do (study full time) is what you want to do ?
    And why do you feel guilty ?
    Maybe write out the cost and benifits of the different choices and weigh them off


  • Do what makes you happy and will have the better impact for your family. If you have the opportunity financially to live off one income I would pick that. You’ll finish sooner and he able to focus on other areas of you life and pursue your career to the fullest.


  • LSO – Learning support officer (like a teachers aid)
    CRT – casual relief teacher


  • I have no idea what those acronyms are for so can’t help.


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