I've been trying to decide what path to take to improve my career. Let's face it--I gotta figure out how to make more money. I don't know how people survive at the poverty level. Seriously. That's pretty much what I'm at after paying off medical bills for three years. (Go knees!)
One of my recent thoughts has taken me to thinking about applying to Oxford Brookes in England for their Publishing MA. The degree is only one year, and I'd get automatic internship experience. However, most people have noticed the economy isn't doing so hot, which means loans are harder to get. I would have to take out a loan to pay for the trip, which would be almost as much as my annual salary. I'm not sure if the returns would be worth it--editors don't really make that much money.
It would be really fun though.
What's keeping me from applying? I've done everything except get letters of recommendation and write my letter of intent. I don't really feel like it is the right thing to do, but I don't think it is the wrong thing for me to do either.
It could be a timing thing. Something at my current job might work out for me, who knows. If I ever get promoted, I could get real management experience--at least from a title standpoint.
Then again, changes are afoot for tomorrow, and I should be glad if I have a job at all.
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