The week my youngest came down with a serious flu that required 24/7 care, all my study time vanished instantly, and there was no way I could neglect my child while trying to keep up with the mandatory, deadline-driven modules of my required online class. I felt terrible about it, but knowing I couldn't jeopardize my career progression and the health of my family, I had to make a tough, purely logistical call to quietly pay someone to take my online class for that short, critical period, just to ensure I kept my academic standing while prioritizing my real responsibilities at home.
The week my youngest came down with a serious flu that required 24/7 care, all my study time vanished instantly, and there was no way I could neglect my child while trying to keep up with the mandatory, deadline-driven modules of my required online class. I felt terrible about it, but knowing I couldn't jeopardize my career progression and the health of my family, I had to make a tough, purely logistical call to quietly pay someone to take my online class for that short, critical period, just to ensure I kept my academic standing while prioritizing my real responsibilities at home.