I have a BS and BA in Math and German, and an MA in Education. Taught for a few years, then had kids and was a SAHM. Decided I didn't really want to teach, went back to school for accounting classes, and sat for and passed the CPA exam. That was hard. Felt like I gave up 6 months of my life. But,those initials after my name got me an accounting job. I retired from that just over one year ago.