Hi **Sunshine**

I've just started studying again after a 3 year break due to having babies, so I know where you're coming from.

When I originally started studying back in 2002 (before I had kids) I wasn't doing it for me - i was doing it to please parents and bosses. The field of study/work I was doing wasn't really something I wanted to do or could see myself doing forever. It was only a matter of time before I began to HATE it and resent those who I felt were pushing me to do it.

I quit half way through and had my first bub. Went back to work part time when he was 10 months old (back to the job I didn't like), stuck it out for another 14 months but in the end decided I wanted to be a mum for a while so I resigned when my 2nd bub came along.

Now that I'm a SAHM I've decided to try to use this time and finish off my degree - but have changed my whole study plan etc and am now doing something I know I want to do - and most importantly am doing it for me. The great thing was, all the subjects I completed during my first attempt have been credited to my current degree, so those first few years were not a waste of time and money

In my own experience and opinion, I think you have a greater chance of success if you follow your dreams, and do something that you really want to do and something that will make you happy. I know what you mean about being stuck in the job and feeling like you need a change I was exactly the same. Obviously I'm not working in my chosen career yet, but i hope when I am, I will enjoy it and be thankful I changed my path and went for something I wanted, not something that would please others!

Follow your dreams is what I say, if its what you truly want, you wont regret it (you'll only regret NOT doing it )