Transitions after home-schooling?

[cookderosa]

Cookderosa: Thanks for your thoughtful response. I think your word of encouragement is exactly what I needed to hear, since "experiencing a little self-doubt" is a good description of the problem I've sometimes had. I've done exceptionally well in some areas of my life, while other areas have sometimes been frustrating or confusing.

While the job market is still pretty lousy, a great opportunity finally came to me just a few days ago. A classmate found a new computer support job closer to her home, and she recommended me to replace her. But it's true that transitioning from school to work has been hard for a lot of people.

Leaving college might turn out to be the hardest part for me, too. I'm beginning to think about master's programs, and I can't help but wonder if that's a slippery slope to a PhD! I've also become addicted to collecting whatever technical certifications I can snag, especially when they're free.

Congratulations on your new opportunity!!! That's fantastic! Good luck!