So neat learning about everyone!
I have a four year Bachelor’s degree with a double major in history and political science. I chose history because I LOVE history, and I added political science because it seemed, at the time anyway, to add a practical element. These days, with homeschooling, I’m thrilled that I have this degree and find it truly useful as a homeschooling mom!
Coming out of university I was hired into an entry level marketing position (not exactly a link to my degree). I accepted the position only because I needed to start working at that point, though I eventually became a client director and did pretty well. Skills in research and critical thinking gained during the university years helped me, to be sure. But when baby #1 came along (and was quickly followed by #2), I realized big-time that I was in the least family-friendly position you could find. I look back with enormous relief that I found my way out (I worked for 10 years before children).
Looking back, I’d say that although I didn’t use my degree (directly) in the workforce, the hours spent writing and researching in university did make me stronger. But now, homeschooling four children, I’m in a place where I use those skills, AND my degree, and my old love of history – almost every day! I think the only downside of having my particular degree (wrt homeschooling) is that I’m a total curriculum junkie when it comes to history studies!
