Looking over the book and wondering what a great mission statement would be, values like integrity, respect, patience, tolerance, commitment, courtesy and effort come to mind. Love, cooperation and caring are also a few other values that would make the cut. Not knowing where this pursuit is going to complete the actual journey is still to be determined. The pursuit of and the actual degree will allow for further financial pursuits and make those pursuits a lot easier. I decided to continue on because every time I go on an interview I am turned away only because I do not have a four year degree and that is tough to hear, but I know it is one of the qualifications that have to be checked off and that is the only one I am missing. I have the experience and the skill sets required, I just don’t have the confirmation that I can stick with something long enough to obtain that piece of paper that states I actually went to class.

My parents did not play a role in my education. They pushed very hard for me to go to college, but it was like a status accomplishment for them. Like to say, “My child graduated from college.” I am actually the only child of four who does not have a college degree and I am only getting one because I want to make more money in an office setting. I have other trades and they are great just in case the economy crashes and I can do a lot with the diplomas and the knowledge that I have; however, corporate America wants a four year degree and that is what I have to complete now.