Hubby will not support my decision to return to school

[Lola34]

I need some encouragement. I am married with three children 2,3, and 4 1/2). My husband said he would support my decision to change careers from teaching to nursing but now he is saying I do not need to do it. He feels I have a career and there is no need to make the change. I am upset that he has changed his mind to support me on this after he watched me study for hours and weeks for the Teas V exam and apply to the program. I will be getting an acceptance or rejection letter in the mail this week from the school. I can't help but to think what if I'm accepted and have to turn it down.

[ApplegateC]

So Sorry you didn't get in, but try again when the time is right. I had to wait until my son was almost grown before I started. Right now I have a supportive husband and great support network :) I don't think I would have survived this far if I didn't.

[Lola34]

ApplegateC, thank you and I will. I appreciate your words of encouragement.

[damrcngrl95]

My husband was far from pleased that I was leaving the teaching field for the medical field. He loved my so called hours even though I always had hours of work at home. He never could see my side of the argument as to why I hated my job with all of the changes and new requirements. It was the career I had signed up for and had loved. It was effecting my health and our marriage. The problem was that he had married someone who had a career and he didn't want that to change. Plus, he wonders if I didn't like teaching and quit will I do the same in this new career. We have spent the last 4 years talking about this and he is finally on board with my decision. I would continue with your plans as much as possible and continue to talk with him how this change will be better for your family because you are no longer so depressed. PM me if you need someone to talk with. I have been in your shoes. I was unwilling to ruin my marriage over this, but something had to change with my job.

[Nurse2b7337]

Wow! I'm sorry that this has happened to you. I like the others feel as if there is more information to the story. Is he feeling like there will be a burden on him with the kids? What was his reasoning behind not supporting you? I feel for you if you get accepted because that's a tough call. Good luck and do keep us posted!!