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Going to have lots of changes over the next couple of months and years. Any words of wisdom?
tl;dr, 25 with child on the way going back to college for Cybersecurity, need advice
In a week I'll be going back to college as a 25 year old. I'm married and we have our first kid on the way in March. We're really happy about it.
I'm nervous about going back to college though. It needs to happen, I lost my job at the company I was with for 5 years due to downsizing so I took a job delivering pizzas.
I'm getting full financial aid to go so that's a relief. What is the best way of managing time taking two online and one in-person classes? I don't work until the evening.
Any advice? I'm excited but really nervous.
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First of all, congrats on the baby. You'll probably feel really anxious before it comes, but once your child is in the world with you, nothing feels better. Good luck on your journey, I just had a baby too.
My main advice is not to worry about money too much. It's just money. Life will always go on, and you'll still have your family. My biggest mistake was not enjoying my daughter when she was a newborn because I was constantly having anxiety attacks about medical debt. Just do the best you can.
Overall, do your best and enjoy life. It only happens once.
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>Cybersecurity
If you're good, you won't need advice. If you're shit, you should go for another degree since you'll never make it.
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>>17568516
Do something that will help those less fortunate than you. It'll help you in the long run.
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>>17568545
Thank you! I had an epiphany about a year ago about how time is more valuable than money when I found myself at work than I was at home. I'm really thankful my wife and I have such a supportive family that will help us see our child as much as possible.
>>17568550
What determines who is good and who is shit? I mean really, I feel like I will do well but what can I do to get better?
>>17568562
From the assistance I've received lately I feel like I should as soon as I have the opportunity.
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>>17568588
>I'm really thankful my wife and I have such a supportive family that will help us see our child as much as possible.
That's great. I moved back in with my mom after the baby. It was great having an extra pair of hands with the baby and she loves bonding with her granddaughter. Having a big, supportive family is great for you and your child--it helps the little one to learn to bond with people outside the immediate family and know what healthy relationships look like.
Oh, and make sure to support your wife emotionally by helping with the baby. It's important that you learn how to take care of your child and she'll appreciate it too. So many guys do not do this.
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