How to do MBA with 2 kids and family?

[karlitis]

I am married and have a wonderful 4 year old daughter. Me, my husband and daughter live with in-laws, and are planning to move out in about a year, because living with them is not the best life to live.
I am working, so does my husband.
I want to do an MBA, so that to move to a better job and be paid more. AND we also want to have another child soon, and i guess i'm 3 weeks pregnant already. We don't want the kids to have a big age gap.
I consider to start studies in 2013 September, as the new baby will be 1 year old by then, if i am pregnant now.
The thing is, how shall i manage? I am thinking of doing part-time MBA (evening classes), but they say i will need to be working also, as the part-time MBA is for working ppl. If i work, at least part-time, i will miss a lot of time with my 1 year old. And besides, my older daughter will go to school - her first year, and i will not be able to help her/supervise with her homework, as i know that 1st year is important. My husband will be working till the evening, and remind you, we shall be living separately from the in-laws, so i will also have to take care of the house, dinner, etc.
I am considering of switching my current work into working from home, or arranging with my boss not to actually work, and not get paid, but be considered as working, so that i will be able to study part-time. The reason that i don't want full-time studies, is that i don't think i will manage 1 year old baby, 1st grade daughter, house, family, my studies+studies at home.... Please advise me what option should i choose?
Thanks

[atworth49]

I am married and have a wonderful 4 year old daughter. Me, my husband and daughter live with in-laws, and are planning to move out in about a year, because living with them is not the best life to live.
I am working, so does my husband.
I want to do an MBA, so that to move to a better job and be paid more. AND we also want to have another child soon, and i guess i'm 3 weeks pregnant already. We don't want the kids to have a big age gap.
I consider to start studies in 2013 September, as the new baby will be 1 year old by then, if i am pregnant now.
The thing is, how shall i manage? I am thinking of doing part-time MBA (evening classes), but they say i will need to be working also, as the part-time MBA is for working ppl. If i work, at least part-time, i will miss a lot of time with my 1 year old. And besides, my older daughter will go to school - her first year, and i will not be able to help her/supervise with her homework, as i know that 1st year is important. My husband will be working till the evening, and remind you, we shall be living separately from the in-laws, so i will also have to take care of the house, dinner, etc.
I am considering of switching my current work into working from home, or arranging with my boss not to actually work, and not get paid, but be considered as working, so that i will be able to study part-time. The reason that i don't want full-time studies, is that i don't think i will manage 1 year old baby, 1st grade daughter, house, family, my studies+studies at home.... Please advise me what option should i choose?
Thanks

I think you should wait until your new child is a bit older... then they require less attention. I think 2 kids, a job and MBA would be too much. You kind of have to do part-time is your only option, unless you work only on weekends. Someone would need to take care of the kids, so unless you plan on hiring a nanny, I would say you should hold off classes for a while. Either that or your job. You're right - your older daughter will need supervision and help with homework. Someone would need to be at home at all times with your younger child - If I were you, I would hold off work for a while, but still do part-time. That way during the day you can take care of your household and when your husband comes home, do evening classes.

[barclay76]

I am married and have a wonderful 4 year old daughter. Me, my husband and daughter live with in-laws, and are planning to move out in about a year, because living with them is not the best life to live.
I am working, so does my husband.
I want to do an MBA, so that to move to a better job and be paid more. AND we also want to have another child soon, and i guess i'm 3 weeks pregnant already. We don't want the kids to have a big age gap.
I consider to start studies in 2013 September, as the new baby will be 1 year old by then, if i am pregnant now.
The thing is, how shall i manage? I am thinking of doing part-time MBA (evening classes), but they say i will need to be working also, as the part-time MBA is for working ppl. If i work, at least part-time, i will miss a lot of time with my 1 year old. And besides, my older daughter will go to school - her first year, and i will not be able to help her/supervise with her homework, as i know that 1st year is important. My husband will be working till the evening, and remind you, we shall be living separately from the in-laws, so i will also have to take care of the house, dinner, etc.
I am considering of switching my current work into working from home, or arranging with my boss not to actually work, and not get paid, but be considered as working, so that i will be able to study part-time. The reason that i don't want full-time studies, is that i don't think i will manage 1 year old baby, 1st grade daughter, house, family, my studies+studies at home.... Please advise me what option should i choose?
Thanks

I think you should wait until your new child is a bit older... then they require less attention. I think 2 kids, a job and MBA would be too much. You kind of have to do part-time is your only option, unless you work only on weekends. Someone would need to take care of the kids, so unless you plan on hiring a nanny, I would say you should hold off classes for a while. Either that or your job. You're right - your older daughter will need supervision and help with homework. Someone would need to be at home at all times with your younger child - If I were you, I would hold off work for a while, but still do part-time. That way during the day you can take care of your household and when your husband comes home, do evening classes.

You don't have to have a job to study part-time. Part-time programs are intended for working people, but they don't reject qualified students who are not working. The MBA is a tough and demanding program, and with children and part-time study, it will require time and discipline.

You might consider a distance learning program that gives you the flexibility to move at your own pace. But be careful to do it with an AACSB accredited school to make sure you degree is meaningful. There are dozens of for-profit MBA online programs of dubious value.

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