In hopes of landing a better job, I went back to school and obtain my bachelors; unfortunately, like so many college grads I did not obtain a better job. However, I have recently surrounded myself with what I would call experienced professionals, who are now my mentors (shhhh they don't know it). Lol
It's funny, when I was a kid one of my teachers always said surround yourself with the smart kids and you will want to be better. Guess what as an adult, I have and I think I'm doing better as it pertains to my career.
Training classes offered free by my job, I would turn my nose up at. But as I realize the more you know the more marketable you are, plus the classes are free. So I have signed up for an excel course, HR course, grant writing as well as leadership course.
I have also joined a book club, I am the youngest, with woman who are 60+ all whom are former educators, doctors, lobbyist, nurses etc. I must say I have learned a lot
In addition, I've joined some professional groups. For example, the Black Republican Caucus, which I am executive board member, the ACLU in which I will be trained on rights restoration on Wednesday, and I am a board member of my local city's Community Relations Board. So professionally I think things are looking up
With all that said, I decided to apply for grad school 
seeking a masters in human resource. Keep your fingers crossed
On a different note, I have punched the numbers and it seems at though the BF is short monthly about $150. The month isn't over yet but I think I'm pretty close. So we will be having a discussion. I think versus him giving me money every other week he should hold on to it until the bill comes and we split it.
That's it in a nut shell.
Grad school and finances
May 28th, 2012 at 09:13 am
May 28th, 2012 at 02:17 pm 1338214622
May 28th, 2012 at 03:13 pm 1338218027
Ive admired your decision to stop giving sister sums on request like an ATM for her. If BF isn't required to pay his 50% share of expenses this month will he expect to get excused for his full share in future months? Can you be clear that you need him to catch-up with his share by getting more work right away? Are you up to post numbers to stay true to your plan to increase emergency fund and clear debt
May 28th, 2012 at 03:38 pm 1338219528
May 28th, 2012 at 09:59 pm 1338242371
Good luck with the Master's!
May 29th, 2012 at 10:47 am 1338288441
And thanks everyone, I'm excited and nervous as well. I'll keep you posted.
May 30th, 2012 at 03:07 pm 1338390437
It appears your life is on track to only get better. How does the BF fit into the dream you have for yourself? Is the dream better or worse with him in it? I think you have to ask yourself these questions.
Either way, I think you either need to accept him as he is and stop complaining, or admit that in some way you are validated by his misdeeds. Deep stuff to consider either way.