Post-degree options???

[rlw74]

To TrailRnr who said "All this talk about a second BA degree indicates confusion and a lack of direction with career with the OP." I know it can sound that way without all the details - which I didn't provide, so that is my fault. I had a career - a good one - but I chose to leave it to be a stay-at-home mom for a few years. My previous job required 50-60 hours a week. So even when I go back to work again I probably won't look at the same kind of position. I know I can go back into it without any problem at all and now that I have that piece of paper it will be easier to post for management positions. But, the idea of getting a second BA or Masters is just an added bonus or possibly a step into another career field.

Regarding the liberal studies degree: My previous boss got a general studies degree and it opened the door to pursue something he was innately talented in - sales. The company I worked for would not hire you for sales or management without a degree. He is now a divisional manager and runs 1/3 of the offices in the US for a major insurance company and makes a lot more $$$$ than I'll ever see. Same company wouldn't let me past a sales support role without a piece of paper and they didn't care what it was in. It really was just a box to check. I know it may not be that way everywhere but I'm satisfied with the degree I am getting. I've got almost 20 years of experience in banking and insurance so I know I can get back into that with or without a piece of paper. I've also worked HR before and honestly, the liberal studies majors and the business majors started at the same place and got the same priority.

I think I'll research some more on master's programs. I have about three years before my youngest is off to school and I just don't want to waste this time if I can pursue some additional education. Honestly an additional 24 credit hours sounds like nothing right now. I could do that in a couple of months. And if it's business I could just take the Tecep. But I'll think on it. After 20+ years of not having a BA I am just so thankful to be anywhere close to where I am. I'm literally one paper away from finishing!!!