I had a maths tutor when I was 14. Dad didn't believe in tutoring so Mom had to send me for classes on the sly. Basically told him a lie - that my cousin was tutoring me in maths.
He was my life saver. He was also the nicest guy. I owe my good result to him.
We had a lot of debates about life during class and one of those discussions was about a woman and her career. He was of the opinion that a woman can't have it all - a career and a family. It was an either or thing. And I disagreed - very loudly too!
I made a bet with him that when I am 40, I'd look him up and show him that I have it all. The big four - 0 is looming closer and I don't have it all.
But then, the most important question is - Do I need it all?
Call it what you want - a mid life crisis, a bored housewife or even the fear of old age - I don't think I am the only person plagued with this question.
Then there is this chauvinisitic family friend of David's. This ex-mililtary man was lamenting the fact that his daughter wants to study medicine. He was doing the maths and bemoaning the cost of it all. And he expressed the futility of paying for her education because he seems to think that she will eventually give it all up to become a housewife!
I do know of someone with a medical career who gave it up to help with her husband's dental practice and to take care of their 3 growing boys. Should her education be counted as waste?
In fact, should mine be counted as wasted? My uncle seemed to think so. Even my mom thought so. And I say, 'To Each Its Own'.
I have 2 years to revive my career if I want to win this bet. At this moment, I really don't.
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