r/MadeMeSmile • u/ThaCrimsonChinn • 20d ago
After being a stay at home dad for 6 years I, 35m, started college alongside my son who just started kindergarten. We got this! Good Vibes
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u/SuperMalarioBros 20d ago
You kinda look like Matthew Lillard in that picture
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
That’s actually an amazing compliment, thank you.
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u/Fishstixxx16 20d ago
Those Adidas are crispy, which ones and what laces
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u/IAmSomnabula 20d ago
Not OP, but they look like Adidas Team Court to me.
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u/ashidentlyawesome 20d ago
crazy, crafty wife of OP here… drives to thrift store purchases all promising Shaggy-&-Velma-like clothing …. Couples costume time! Yay!!! 🎭
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u/albinobluesheep 20d ago edited 20d ago
If you don't have a Great Dane, already GO GET ONE
Not only are they adorable, amazing dogs, but they make for a great Shaggy-Scooby Cosplay partner.
source: Have a great dane and frequently look like Shaggy. Got called Shaggy-scooby at the dog park a few times Edit: added dog tax (engagement photo)
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
I don’t have a Great Dane anymore, I’ve had three during my life tho. As soon as we fence in our back yard tho Great Dane #4 will arrive.
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u/FngrsRpicks2 20d ago
Came here to say that!
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u/stillhadthestereo 20d ago
I was going to say how much I loved him in Scooby Doo 2. You know the scene.
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u/PecanPie117 20d ago
🤜🤛
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u/GOD_of_FDs 20d ago
Yup. This is fucking awesome.
I became a stay-at-home because I hated my career so much and it burned me out. I needed time to figure out who I was again and so it was perfect for me.
Now I'm starting a business and it's in early stages but things look really promising. I also got to really bond with my son and it's the best thing I ever did 💪.
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
Exactly this. The bond I made with my son is more valuable to me than anything. Congrats on the business startup! What is it if you don’t mind me asking?
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u/PhixItFeonix 20d ago
You got this! I'm a single mom and went back to college part time when I was 36. It's going to take a while to get my degree, but I'm plugging along.
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u/_His-Dudeness_ 20d ago
So glad to see I’m not alone! I’ve also been a stay at home dad for the past 6 years after getting out of the army. Raised my oldest daughter who just started 1st grade, and now 8 months into staying home with my youngest daughter! Once she turns 1 we are going to start her in daycare, and I’ll be going back to college 2 months before turning 37 😳 I’ll probably do online so I can still be freely available for my girls’ appointments and such.
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u/programmerProbs 20d ago
Part time is best if you actually want to learn. Where your costudents are trying to pass the class, you actually get to learn and care about the content.
Although, when you get close to your last 6-8 classes, you might want to sprint to the finish.
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u/PM_CUPS_OF_TEA 20d ago
Agreed! I did my masters between 18-23 and just wanted to complete it, my partner is doing a course one day a week and he actually understands the material. When he asks for help I'm like uh... I'm pretty sure I was hungover in that tutorial
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u/danimalDE 20d ago
I took time off and went back. Thankfully I only had about 30 credits left to wrap up my degree. My advice is this, take at least one class every semester, even if it feels like too much or you need a break. Those thoughts are temporary, once you sign up you’ll be locked in and your mind will refocus to buckle down again. And I mean every semester; winter, spring, summer, and fall. Before you know it you’ll have all the credits you need to graduate. I also felt that while the winter and summer sessions went by quicker w more perceived workload, I typically found grading to be easier than a regular semester. Just my experience. Wish you the best on this journey, you got this! If I can finish up so can you!
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u/Boilermaker93 20d ago
I also want to add: talk to your professors. We love getting to know our students and seeing their interests in and outside of class! Btw, I’ve been teaching college English since 1992 and without a doubt my best and most fascinating students are the non-traditional students because of the maturity they bring to the class (particularly when it’s an online class), material, and assignments. Yay all of y’all for going to college!!
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u/babyma- 20d ago
I am 28 years old and just decided to go back to college. All my English teachers in the past have been so memorable. Each one bought something really special to the table. So thank you for your comment. I’m already getting a tad discouraged tho about my English comp class because I feel like I flopped on a recent timed essay. I froze up and couldn’t find words for the topic(where I see myself in 30 years) so I hope my professor has the same mindset you do.
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u/Roxas_Rig 20d ago
Is it hard to juggle mom and work and college? Do you mind me asking what job you do to be able to do both? I'm so nervous that Im taking on too much, but I really want to go back to school.
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u/Aquamarinerose76 20d ago
Hey my parents are in their forties with three kids twenty one eighteen and fifteen my mom has been a stay home mom all my life and few years ago they both went back to college online my dad to become a psychiatrist to help his fellow veterans with ptsd and my mom to become a pair-an-legal if they can do it anyone can
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u/sunnyduane 20d ago
I actually really like my career but I'm thinking of staying at home when I have kids. If we have 2/3 the nursery fees in my country are so high it almost doesn't make sense me continuing to work.
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
I was working in childcare for a few years when my wife got pregnant with our second son, they’re ages 5 and 13 now. I loved that job more than any other I worked but sadly childcare doesn’t pay much. After a lot of discussion my wife and I decided that I would become a stay at home dad since she got to be a stay at home mom with our first child. It’s the best and smartest decision I’ve ever been involved in, no regrets.
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u/Rice-Correct 20d ago
I stayed at home with our two for this reason. I worked in the daycare, but even with the discount, it was not enough to justify the cost of two kids there. So I stayed home for ten years!
And now I’m going back to work as a paraprofessional in an elementary school. First job in TEN YEARS and I am beyond excited. Glad for the time I stayed home. Glad I stayed involved in education. Glad I found a job that works with our schedules but gives me a purpose!
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u/Kashek 20d ago
Glad your excited but don't act like a stay at home parent is not a real job. It's probably one of the hardest most thankless jobs in our society. My wife is a stay at home mom and she works just as hard if not more so than I do. We should be paying stay at home parents. Good luck on your next adventure.
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u/Tolantruth 20d ago
I don’t understand how anyone does it unless you make crazy money. I make decent money now but when I see what coworkers are paying for child care I cringe. If option was stay at home and not pay crazy money or go to work to pay off child care option seems simple to me. You basically need a team of people like some of them just alternate grand parents which only works if you have retired parents nearby.
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u/KE_Finance 20d ago
Well, you also have to consider continuity of career. Sit out of the game for a few years and you’ll miss raises, opportunities, promotions, and develop a gap in your resume. So, it’s not necessarily an even trade depending on your values. Many extremely competent and hardworking women I work with could have risen higher in their careers if they wanted to, but sitting out for childcare throttled their progress in that area of life substantially. But you know, life isn’t all about career so it’s a trade-off.
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u/pvhs2008 20d ago
This is my issue. My bf and I are trying to plan out a wedding, kids, and grad schools, but it seems impossible without paying an insane amount for child care or one and/or both of us taking a hit on our careers. First world problems, I know.
Kudos to the dads on this thread. I can’t imagine how they do it all!
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u/Capt_Thunderdump 20d ago
How do you get by on one income though? I make $80k a year in a cheap part of the country but even then we could barely get by.
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u/altxatu 20d ago
That’s why I’m a stay at home dad. Sure I could work, but what’s the point in working if everything is going to childcare just so I can work?
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u/leggpurnell 20d ago
This is awesome. I teach and worked my summers until we had kids. My wife still has to work the summer but I’m daddy day-care for two months. Best goddamn two months of the year. I can feel that bind strengthen during that time and my wife sees it as well (gets a little jelly in the summer when my girls are snuggling daddy).
Even though I’ve got a degree, I’m so jealous of you getting to go to college, learn, and choose something you’ll love.
Rock on brother!
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u/josh_legs 20d ago
Awesome!! What are you gonna study? Do something sciencey! Or not! Maybe art. Or philosophy. In any case good luck!! Keep your head down and your ass up, as dad always used to say!!
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u/FurretsOotersMinks 20d ago
Although we're not having kids, I'm hoping to give my husband this kind of time off work to figure out what makes him happy. I'm hoping to finish a master's degree in the next couple years and get a job to support us both so he can pursue hobbies, get into writing again, whatever he wants to do.
I'm glad to hear it worked for you and I hope it works for us!
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u/iamlatetothisbut 20d ago
My wife did this for me starting about a year and a half ago and it’s been the most amazing gift. It’ll be a while until I can finish my degree and I definitely have days/classes that I struggle with but I feel so lifted and excited for the future. You can do it!
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u/Broken_Petite 20d ago
What a wonderful sentiment - your husband is lucky to have you! I’m rooting for you both. :)
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u/Aorihk 20d ago
Man, I would love to be a stay-at-home dad. We live in a big city, though, so it’s damn near impossible unless my wife magically starts making double her salary. I get so much more fulfillment from being with my kids and taking care of/improving the house. I would crush being a stay-at-home dad. I’ve found an excellent middle ground with a super flexible and laid-back coding job. I get to be home every day and drop off/pick up my kids from childcare/school.
Good luck with your business! I have ambitions to do that someday as well. This is the way!
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u/fjicjfjfjcnf 20d ago
Congrats on being an entrepreneur! After being in an entrepreneurial role for a few years, I started working with mid-market businesses on the banking side and I absolutely love working with self starters/entrepreneurs. You’re not just building a living, but an inheritance and inspiration for your son. Also, you’d think bankers make a lot of money, but nobody will ever pay you as well as you’d pay yourself ;)
If you ever want to chat about your business feel free to reach out!
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u/EssentialDuude 20d ago
I hate my job. I work from home but the work I do is draining. I am starting a business as well! Good luck! I have to go back to school to finish. I am so close to getting my degree. 7 classes left.
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u/MorrisEllithorpe 20d ago
Good luck to both of you! Hope your dreams will be come true! Good luck to your journey as a students.
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u/NonvestrumEstScire 20d ago
I'm so glad y'all took photos of both of you guys. So spiffy and rarin' to go get smart!
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
That’s my wife, she’s always has to get photos. I appreciate it tho because I love the memories.
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u/LouiseSlaughter 20d ago
Make sure you snap some of her often too! What a sweet family you have ❤️
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u/Nick321321 20d ago
This, mr.chin, please remember to take some of her. Life is precious.
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u/salukiki 20d ago
Absolutely spot on. My (then) partner didn't take a single picture of me with my babies and it makes me pretty sad.
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u/Doctor_of_Recreation 20d ago
As a wife who takes lots of photos, I often wish people would take more with me in them, even if I hate looking at photos of me, just so my friends and family can have those, too.
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u/danielleiellle 20d ago
Confirmed. When my mom passed, we went through photos for memory boards only to realize she was behind the camera more than in front of it. Make sure you photograph the family photographer!
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u/DirtyThi3f 20d ago
My father went to university the same day I started kindergarten as well. I vaguely have the memory (this would have been nearly 40 years ago so it’s mainly from being told the story), but sure wish I had a photo. Good luck!
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u/calrebsofgix2 20d ago
I’m sure you already do this but make sure to take pics of her, too! I struggle with this as a husband but someday when you look back you’ll want to see her beautiful smiling face among all those memories
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u/ShinyThingEU 20d ago
You've absolutely got this, but if you have days where you find college hard try to remember: you spent six years keeping a small person alive and raising him to be the happy, confident, person in the photo you shared. You've proven you can do a hard job well. Good luck!
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u/Meesterchongo 20d ago
My heart imploded
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
Crushed by the tiny one’s cuteness? I totally get it
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u/Meesterchongo 20d ago
Both of you ;) but yes the Swag with the lunchbag. You come in second but congrats on bettering yourself and continued growth. Keep on
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
I really appreciate the encouragement and I agree, I will always come second to my son.
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u/perspective2020 20d ago
I did this as a single parent. I wasn’t easy on my kid, we learned together : he’d learn and I’d study/code recall with him using the “did you know...” method. Anyway, decades later he’s a life-long learner with two professional degrees. Yes, he’s gainfully employed in a profession he loves. As an FYI, years later I asked him if he remembered me doing this with him at 5 yrs old and he had no specific memory of being bored or bothered by it. He said he thought everyone did it.
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u/SunTintFlorida 20d ago
Learning and education should be the norm, not the exception.
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u/Bernies_left_mitten 20d ago
Heck yeah, bros! You at least get some Gushers or Froot by the Foot in your lunch?
Hope you both have an awesome school year!
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u/happygolukcy 20d ago
Most wholesome thing ever! Best of luck to you and your little one!
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
Thank you so much! It’s kinda rough on the little one cause “I just miss you so much when I’m at school dad”, but he’s doing a little better each day.
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u/chriscrossnathaniel 20d ago
That's so adorable ! The first few days will be tough but it will get better for both of you .Your son is a cutiepie. Your decision encourages and inspires him more .Good luck !
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u/Interesting_Winter52 20d ago
my niece was the same way at first, but she grew to love going to school with her friends. you seem like a great dad, i'm sure he'll do excellent :)
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u/jesseberdinka 20d ago
May your days be filled with knowledge and your lunches filled with fruit gushers and cool ranch Doritos.
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u/prince_amd 20d ago
are kindergarten kids always that big?
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u/whathaveyoudoneson 20d ago
My 3 year old nefew is this big, however his dad looks like hagrid and they live in Minnesota so he's about average size.
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u/BMoney8600 20d ago
I am so happy for the both of you!
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
Thank you! It’s scary for sure but we won’t let that stop us!
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u/cobeast 20d ago edited 20d ago
Hey man. I did something similar. Let me tell you very few people if anybody is gonna care how old you are. You are not an anomaly, there will be plenty of other older people on campus. Bonus was when I dressed a little nicer the kids would hold doors for me, get out of my way without asking, just generally be nicer because they assumed I was a Prof. Good times.
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u/GuardianaDeLaCripta 20d ago
You know who cares how old you are in college? Instructors relieved to be dealing with a grown up.
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u/cobeast 20d ago edited 20d ago
That was my experience. Some folks really get drunk with that though. They overplay life experience in class, act like their age by itself should elevate them somehow. Congrats on staying alive but your story about how you used to work at a gas station 25 years ago isn't pertinent to our current discussion of Heidegger. So don't be that guy either. Just be cool. It's like tripping at a bar. You might feel out of place and like everyone is looking at you but no one is paying attention to you they have their own shit going on, so just chill and enjoy it.
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u/Chameleon-Cat 20d ago
Awww 😍 where's daddy's lunch bag?
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
I already ate it… There was fruit snacks in it, what else was I suppose to do?!
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u/LoveThatDanhausen 20d ago
Commend you for bettering yourself brother 👍🏻
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
Thank you for that. I hate that it took me so long to do so but as they say,” the best time to start anything is 10 years ago or today”.
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u/LoveThatDanhausen 20d ago
It takes strength and bravery to go outside normal comfort zones and do something to better yourself. Never too old to keep bettering ourselves, it’s gonna make your live even more fulfilling in the long run also! Good luck!
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u/minicpst 20d ago
You know, there are tons of people who went to college right after high school (me included), but the ones who truly appreciate it and do their best are the ones who do it later.
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u/D7_Solar 20d ago
You dont look as excited lol
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
I was a wee bit nervous for sure, lol
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u/minicpst 20d ago
You got this.
You already made it through 13 years. HE’S the one who should be nervous. He’s got no experience!
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u/Akromam90 20d ago
As someone who just graduated with a bachelors in their 30s, you got this!
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u/the1andthe_only 20d ago
Good luck to you bro! I am 29 and starting medicine the first September!! :) There is never to late
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u/fosfena_ 20d ago
Hey, good luck for you too! The time is always right for taking these chances 😊
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u/dangerrnoodle 20d ago
That is so awesome. I wish you both a fantastic school year. And if you don’t mind sharing later how you’re managing the big return to education (I’m contemplating it myself), would love to read about it.
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u/Ados_Gamer 20d ago
I didn't realize Matthew Lillard was going back to school! In all seriousness, good luck. I'm 36 and starting back as well. Bit nerve wracking trying to get use to school again lol
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
This is second Matthew Lillard reference I’ve gotten and I gotta say, I’m diggin it. Congrats on starting school man, what are you going for? I’m going in for medical social work. I just completed my first week and my initial nerves are a lot lower than at the start. However, the nerves are building back up after receiving my syllabuses for my classes and seeing the workload. I’m doing what I can tho, I’ve got everyday of this semester scheduled with times blocked out for homework/study. We’ll get through this!
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u/ShadowsoftheRavens 20d ago
Fellow social work student here! I don't know anything about your school but one thing I have come to love about the field is how supportive professors and classmates can be. Social work is really over shadowed so thank you for joining us! Please remember to use your resources and go to family or a therapist if you are struggling or need help. The job gets hard in the masters program, especially if you are doing internships of the field you hope to go in. From my experience, people in this field want you to succeed so please reach out when you need something or have a question! I hope the best for you and your kiddo! You guys can do it!!!
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u/TrueAlchemy 20d ago
Dammit why did I have to scroll so far down for this. This needs to be higher.
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u/MichaelRobertM 20d ago
Congrats to you both, I am sure it's a big step on your life journey. Remember to keep the teachers honest by asking why?
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u/MjolnirPants 20d ago
I did the stay at home dad thing for a while myself. I know how hard it can be. I also went back to school late in life, and that was a piece of cake.
You got this, brother.
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u/Bramm_Bam_Bigalow 20d ago
I'm 34 and just decided to start up classes again after dropping out twice! I believe in us!
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u/KadenKraw 20d ago
What will you be studying in college?
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
My 5 year end goal is to obtain my Master’s in social work and become a medical social worker. Thanks for asking!
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u/Dangerous-Parsnip146 20d ago
Little man doesn't get an Einstein shirt?
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
Lol, we tried to get him one at the science center when I got mine but they didn’t have his size 😕
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u/ontour4eternity 20d ago
I graduated at 41 and got so much out of going to school! Hell yes OP!
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
If I don’t muck this up I’ll graduate at 40 with a master’s. Never been so excited to do homework before!
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u/ontour4eternity 20d ago
I got so much more out of school than I would have in my 20s. What are you studying?
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u/gagewhite 20d ago
Honestly man, I don’t know why this isn’t normalized more. A lot of young people go into college, don’t know what they want to do, occur a mountain of debt and interest on that debt, a lot don’t consider the application of their degree in the real world. Going into college on your mid 30s, with a child, you probably know what you want out of life, have seen what it’s like without a degree, and have the drive to do well that a lot of young people don’t. Also, it might factually be harder to do post secondary education later in life, but I’m convinced that’s because most young people go into college with confidence because they haven’t been humbled by the real world. You’re right where you need to be my guy, and setting an amazing example for your child. You should be proud of yourself, good luck!
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u/MrsSamT82 20d ago
The first day of school can be scary, but don’t worry. You’ll make new friends, the teacher will be nice, and you’ll learn lots of cool new stuff. And at the end of the day, when you pick your son up from school, you can tell each other all about how the day went over ice cream.
Good luck, Dad. It’s a big day, for both of you! (Sincerely, a SAHM of 13 years who’s working up the courage to go back).
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u/ranggull 20d ago
Never too late friend. I got laid off from my job in an industry I hated when my daughter turned 10 months old. Spent 6 months trying to get hired and got nowhere. Ended up going back to school for a masters degree. One of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Got to stay at home, take care of my daughter and take classes at night. You got this
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u/hammertime2009 20d ago
That’s about when I went back! Good luck my dude, it’s totally worth it! My boys were my motivation. Easier when you’re older too.
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u/Squttnbear 20d ago
This is fucking incredible. These pictures are going to be on that kid's wall one day.
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u/BustedSaint 20d ago
Hey! My daughter started kindergarten the same day I started my freshman year, 2 weeks ago! I’m 30 lol
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u/smolboi99 20d ago
little man got the batman shirt AND spidey lunchbox. my guy got some exquisite taste
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u/NorthernStockNoob 20d ago
Sorry dad, but your failure is imminent due to the lack of Batman tshirt. You can address that by tomorrow, right?
Gotta have a superhero on your side my dude.
Seriously though…huge support for heading back to school. Well done.
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u/MN_LudaCHRIS 20d ago
Congrats on the new milestone and good luck for the future. Curious, what made you want to attend college?
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u/moritura222 20d ago
Look at that cutie pie! Not you, your little dude...hehe. But seriously, that's awesome you're going back to school. Mid-thirties is still plenty young to fit right in. I'm super stoked for both of you!
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u/AngelfishIsAwesome 20d ago
I’m loving all the these adults starting/going back to college right now. Took me 15 years as a single mom to graduate at 42 and it made a huge difference for my family.
Kick ass today and everyday until you graduate!!
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u/ARougeMercenary 20d ago
I’m legit trying not to cry right now.
You look a LOT like my dad, who’s the only one of my parents to finish college. He ended up being the one to raise me as my mom was the one working. I’m a college freshman starting this week, and my mom has been reaccepted into the same university and is trying to get her diploma at the same time. I’ll probably graduate before her, as I have more hours due to dual credit, but it wasn’t until recently I realized how much of a accomplishment that this is. Your son is too young to appreciate it, but I hope when he’s older he can too
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u/thegrumpymechanic 20d ago
It's like that "What's Different?" picture game.
Leg tat, lunch sack, glasses, etc.
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u/Dang_It_All_to_Heck 20d ago
I went back to school at 40; the kids and I would sit at the kitchen table and do homework together. That made all of us better students!
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u/GuinessWaterfall 20d ago
Congrats dude, I went back in my 30s as well. Enjoy the different perspective and opportunities!
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u/Guillermo-dela-Lucha 20d ago
Are your shoes tied tight? Please don’t get into a fight.
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u/ThaCrimsonChinn 20d ago
They are and I didn’t! Also my lunch was packed up as well, in case you were wondering.
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u/jbjr3 20d ago
Are those prescription sunglasses around your neck to swap out on demand?
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u/ruskwan100 20d ago
Aww the kid looks so happy. He’ll have the same expression as dad for day 2. Don’t worry only 14 years (ish) to go
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u/GasPharm 20d ago
Stay at home dad for 3 yrs. Hardest job I ever had. Ya rewarding, sure, of course. Hardest job I ever had
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u/star_road_trucker 20d ago
I also started college mid to late 30s. Hopefully I graduate next year with an electrical engineering degree. YOU GO!
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u/Dwerg23 20d ago
That’s just awesome ! Just a quick question: how old is your son? Or at what age does kindergarten stay in your country? My son starts next week, is tall for his age, but not at all this tall at 2,5 years old …
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u/bewb_wizard 20d ago
Thanks dude! I officially have no more excuses for not finishing my degree! You’re inspiring me!
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u/Own_Choice_498 20d ago
I dont know about this Scoob? Wwwhat if the school is hhhaunted!
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u/31spiders 20d ago
As a fellow stay at home dad, allow me to say you don’t get the recognition you deserve. Get it muh man!
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u/EERgasm 20d ago
I feel you brother. When my youngest daughter was born I stopped working so my wife could concentrate on her career and daycare for multiple kids was insane. Went back to school and was a stay-at-home dad for 5 years.
3 years later I'm a manager in IT for a large medical corp. It will all work out, big things ahead!
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u/hellbreed 20d ago
I wish I was in a position to be a stay at home dad. I know it’s hard work after hearing what my wife goes through while I’m at my shit job but missing out on almost everything my daughter does has really been depressing me a lot lately.
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u/I_will_fix_this 20d ago
If you don’t mind me asking. Why were you a stay at home dad? How was it? Asking as a new parent myself though not stay at home dad.
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u/BigDoogoo 20d ago
Been a stay at home dad for almost two years now. It’s so rewarding, but thankless and sometimes stigmatized. Glad to see another good one out there, good luck in school!
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u/SmokeGSU 20d ago
If it's any encouragement to you, you might feel overwhelmed and out of place if you're going to a traditional college/uni where most of the students are fresh out of high school or are early 20's (as opposed to a tech school where it's pretty common to have adults of all ages there). I was around 30 when I went back to uni to pursue a degree. It might seem a little weird but most of the classmates aren't going to care what age you are and will treat you just like any other person there!
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u/anditorus 20d ago
You got this!🕺
I have the same shirt, does yours glow in the dark too!?
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u/HelpfulBearr 20d ago
Well this takes out all my stress from trying to start college as a 21 year old
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u/Gummie32 20d ago
This legit made me smile and tear up. Never end your pursuit of knowledge and I love your shirt too.
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u/noaudioclips 20d ago
Came here to say you look like Matthew Lillard, thankfully that's been covered. Sick leg tat
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u/lomedlock 20d ago
You’ve inspired this internet stranger. I just emailed the college I attended for a few years beginning Fall 2001 to see what I need to complete my degree. I have to do something to better myself, show my kids I can be something on my own, and get out of a marriage I feel trapped in.
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u/FiddleChickadee 20d ago
I wish you the best! I returned to school (as a newly single mom) when my child started middle school. Ended up with a masters and an improved job situation. It was a challenge but as a full-fledged adult I was so much more committed.