Why I am Going Back to School

I was recently asked why I am willing to stress myself out so much with working fulltime and going to school fulltime. So after thinking about it for a while, this is my reply:

Working in the Healthcare Industry, I have seen so much that needs to change. I have seen waste and poor policy. I have seen unrealistic expectations coupled with underwhelming results. I have seen poor planning, poor execution, poor quality controls and most importantly, little education as to the real cost and needs concerning healthcare.

I am going back to school to get my degree in Business Administration and Finance so I can start to change the system from the inside. Healthcare reform is vital for this country and needs to have real change, not just a Iittle liposuction here and there. I plan on going on to get my MBA and becoming an actuary. I can then take these skills to better understand the underlying issues and develop ways to improve the system as a whole. This way I can participate in the healthcare debate and changes in a more meaningful way.

I am also using my education to start educating others. I have recently built a website. This website will cover educational information on finance and technology. It will also help to decipher news and current events for people. So often, especially in healthcare, statistics are confusing and laws are not as clear as they should be. I want to be able to help people to better understand the impact on their life these events will have.

But most importantly, I do it for my son. I want him to see that you can accomplish anything you put your mind too, even when there are obstacles in the way.