DINEO TSAMELA: Plan properly for career change
It's a good idea to ensure that the leap won't bring financial strain with it
When you're thinking about making a career change, it's usually because you've discovered that the path you're on is not as satisfactory as you may have believed when you left university. Or that the dream your parents had for you isn't quite working out and you'd rather be doing something else. It's a good idea to ensure that the leap won't bring financial strain with it. You should begin by reducing your debt so that it's as low as possible - particularly if you're planning on quitting your job and studying full time. Draw up a debt repayment plan and work out how long it'll take you to pay off all your consumer debt. A budget will also help put your adjusted lifestyle into perspective. If you plan to go back to school full time , you'll have to factor in the loss of income. If you're fortunate enough to be part of a multiple-income household, you' ll have to discuss your plans with the parties involved so you can figure out how to make ends meet with the added pressure of tuition...
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