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    I got my degree at 36 while raising two young kids, but I’m still looking for a job – was it worth it?

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    September 9, 2026
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    Believing a degree would give her better career prospects, Jillian Lim juggled work, night classes and two young children, grappling with mum guilt and marital strain. While she’s still looking for a job, she says the experience gave her something she didn’t expect.

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