Should I or shouldn't I?

**cassiesmom** · 01-09-2007, 01:50 PM

My brother-in-law has always encouraged me by saying, "Do what you love; the money will follow." You'll never know how it would have turned out if you didn't at least try.

**kimlovescats** · 01-09-2007, 02:07 PM

I just saw your update that the class won't be offered again for a while. Look at this as your answer! Everything happens in its proper time and place. This gives you time to PLAN ahead and work out all of the details that will make your decision and schedule easier!

You WILL do it, it just has to be at the proper time!

**Cataholic** · 01-09-2007, 02:12 PM

Debbie,
If it meant taking up nearly all of your vacation time, sorry, but, I wouldn't do it. With a little one in the house, that is not practical.

I am all for following ones dreams, but, do not believe that the money will follow. I am not suggesting that life goals should ONLY be about money, but, what IF your boss okays the ten day absence, but, somehow thinks this means you will leave your current employer, and you are passed over, or let go down the line. You prolly aren't going to take those new found skills into the job market anywhere close to where you are now.

Is there a demand for pastry chef? Have you done any of this in the past? Do you think you would even like it? I mean, it isn't the same as taking a ten week course, two hours a night, for $150.00, where you can just quit it...no real investment. Here, it is a ten day course, prolly more expensive than $150.00, and ten days of lost time from work/or, use up all your vacation.

I don't know....I think there needs to be some more thinking on this one.

Johanna

**joycenalex** · 01-09-2007, 05:32 PM

i'm gonna say go for it. i have done many strange, wonderful and wild things over my life, but the only things i regret is the times i was too timid to try something new. 10 days is a lot of time, maybe you can take 7 paid days and 3 unpaid to keep a small bank for baby stuff?

**moosmom** · 01-10-2007, 10:29 AM

My niece went to Drexel in Philadelphia. She recently graduated and is going into the pastry business. Her fiance has set up a website with pictures of her product and is doing quite well.

Johnson and Wales is another great culinary institute. Good luck finding your dream!!