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My Decision for an MBA
Summer Jones
University of Phoenix
Since obtaining my Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2001, I would have never thought I would attempt a MBA. I used to watch an occasional minute of The Apprentice and wonder if I could ever be like those people. I thought they were smart and made plenty of money. My goal has always been to return to the social services field, but I decided my education should be well rounded to prepare for many career opportunities. I thought for years after graduation about what my goals in life should be. A career in social work or counseling was not going to support my children and pay all the bills. I had planned at one time to attempt a Master’s of Social Work and have a concentration in Administration and thought I might like to start my own agency.
In college I began my first job related to my degree at the YWCA. I worked three or four days a week in the Weaver Domestic Violence Center answering crisis calls and maintaining the community living environment. I met many women and children who made impressions on my life and I enjoyed my work very much. The residents of the center once voted me their favorite staff member and we always had respect for one another. I assisted with therapeutic groups for the children and shopped for the residents at the local food bank. I believed this was what I wanted to do forever.
Right after college graduation, I became very ill and had to spend a few days in the hospital. I did not have any insurance, was a single parent, and worked for nine dollars an hour. The hospital bills were piling up every day and I was overwhelmed. I looked for another job with benefits as soon as possi ...