When I started my accelerated nursing program in 2024, I got plenty of “advice” from well-meaning family, friends, and mentors. And one of the most consistent things I was told was that I needed to quit my job. While the decision to enroll in my program was easy, deciding to work while going to nursing school was not as simple. The choice to keep my job came down to this: Should I stress about balancing work and school? Or should I stress about not having enough money to pay our mortgage, utility bills, and groceries?