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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Does your employer have tuition reimbursement? [/quote]

Yes, a small amount can be reimbursed. But my points still stand. I'm mid-career prof with a busy job and very busy home life caring for multiple kids and parents. Not trying to be snarky, but how the hell do I float a PT masters program on top of that both time wise and financially? I would love to hear suggestions on this honestly. Have some of you done this with these kinds of constraints?

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I do not have aging parents near by, but I did just finish my Masters. I work full time, have three school aged kids, and my spouse has a high demand career with travel. I went part time, online with an established brick and mortar school. I took exams on campus. It wasn't easy, and I haven't had much of a social life the past three years. I did the majority of my course work between the hours of 9pm-1am, most evenings. This included writing papers in the car as we drove to family vacation, and I used a PTO day each semester to study for finals.

I did it because I found myself in exactly your position, and took advantage of every cent of tuition reimbursement. [/quote]

I guess this is my issue. I already am working on things until 10-11p without school. Three times a week DW and I take our son to professionals to help with his special needs. My weekends are spent shuffling kids (all under 5). around and checking in on DWs and my parent in their respective homes. We outsource cleaning, repairs and lawn work as much as financially possible. We help Pay for home aids to look after our parents during the week. I estimate to do any type of school, I would need at least 20 additional hours each week. I just struggle to see where I get those hours without sleep. This is what I need help with. [/quote]

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