I got my degree at 36 while raising two young kids, but I’m still looking for a job – was it worth it?

Women

Believing a degree would give her better career prospects, Jillian Lim juggled work, night classes and two young children, grappling with mum guilt and marital strain. While she’s still looking for a job, she says the experience gave her something she didn’t expect.

The writer wonders if it was worth the stress and marital strain of studying for her degree at 36, with two young children to care for. (Photo: iStock/M_a_y_a)

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