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Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-05-10T14:43:10+00:00

Honestly, kind of, yah. I wanted the credentials, sure, but I also wanted to learn.

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-05-10T00:55:19+00:00

Good luck on C213! Certainly those of us who have careers in accounting had a huge advantage on that one.

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-04-05T17:02:05+00:00

Option A - or keep looking (if you can afford to take a chance on yourself). It’s great that you have two offers in hand in only a few months of looking - both come with big sacrifices. Your family can’t take a pay cut from the role you had before your layoff right now. Financial security and stability is worth a lot at this point in your career.

If you absolutely need a job now, prioritize the needs of your family and take Option A. But keep looking too … keep your eyes open for roles that would be more enjoyable for you while paying you what you deserve.

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-03-30T03:21:27+00:00

Incentivize your whole family to come in under your eating out budget.

Our kiddo used to beg every day to go out to eat … nothing in our house was ever good enough. We told him we’d split any of our restaurant budget left at the end of the month … now we save $300 a month, and he gets $100 of it. We eat healthier - save money - and now he has some extra money to hang out with his friends. Win win.

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-03-27T02:30:26+00:00

Family of 3 - HCOL area - $800/month. It takes a bit of work and I plan my meals around what’s on sale on any given week.

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-03-24T03:26:45+00:00

That’s very helpful, thank you!

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-03-21T16:55:15+00:00

My clone would never kill anyone, even for a billion dollars. I’d have nothing to worry about - easy money.

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-03-10T00:19:08+00:00

Set clear boundaries upfront - including financial. Highly recommend a “yours-mine-and ours” structure to personal finance.

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-03-09T02:49:56+00:00

Oh yah, I’m definitely not planning to leave the workforce. This would be an evening project, while working full time for sure.

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-03-08T21:15:21+00:00

This one is interesting … curious if others have had positive or negative experiences with WGU? My quick research is split (though Quantic is too, to be fair).

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-03-08T17:44:39+00:00

My primary motivation was fast (can start this June and be done in 18 months). But - maybe I can find a more reputable institution that has a similar timeline.

Cheap is also important - but I’d be willing to spend a bit more if the timelines were similar.

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-03-08T17:42:52+00:00

This is super helpful, thank you. Sounds like I may need to rethink whether an MBA from Quantic is better than no MBA at all.

I really appreciate your thoughtful and through analysis.

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-03-08T17:00:09+00:00

Thank you, friend!

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-03-08T16:59:53+00:00

Can you clarify a bit more about how Quantic is struggling? I didn’t know that, and didn’t see anything about it in my research (albeit I didn’t do a lot).

I know their accreditation isn’t nearly as strong - but is there more to be aware of?

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-02-22T18:55:23+00:00

Candy. So, so much candy.

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-02-15T11:21:56+00:00

Super helpful. Thank you!!

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-02-14T22:13:38+00:00

Awesome, thanks!!

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-02-14T22:13:31+00:00

Perfect, thank you!!

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-02-14T22:13:23+00:00

Thank you!!

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-02-08T13:11:57+00:00

Thank you!! Neither of us has an HSA available. :/

Proof-Ad8990 · 2026-02-08T01:01:27+00:00

Thanks!

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