Recently, I was offered a graduate research assistant position with one of the professors here. I have not yet fully completed the graduate application, but the professor says that the committee reviewing my application so far was really enthusiastic, and that I have a really good chance of getting in. The position includes a tuition waiver and a stipend.

I have always wanted to go to grad school. Whether I go directly after graduating or after I’ve worked for a few years is the main decision I have to make now. On one hand, I’m kind of sick of school, and I don’t yet have much direction. Yet this is an opportunity that I may never get again. So should I go ahead and go to graduate school, which will in the long run give me more experience and more money? Or should I get some work experience, save up some money, find direction, and then go?

I know I’m the only one that can make this decision, but it’s driving me crazy. I really wish I knew which way to go.

I have another interview next week with a company I am really interested in. Maybe after that I will have enough information to make up my mind.