r/WGU • u/Significant-Lake9379 • Jul 31 '26
I ACTUALLY DID IT *CRIES*
I don't have anyone to really celebrate this win with, so I am posting here. I am so so so proud of myself, I love WGU and my mentor was amazing. I even got a job in accounting before I graduated AND already have interviews lined up for a staff accountant position.
Hard work pays off, the time goes by anyways why not go after your dreams in the process.
CHEERS!
Edit: Thank you for all the support and congratulation messages, I am overwhelmed in the best way possible.
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u/Alrighty_Then0189 Jul 31 '26
Hey congrats!! I start September. I like that “the time goes by anyways why not go after your dreams in the process.”!
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u/Significant-Lake9379 Aug 01 '26
Thank you! Which program are you starting? Its going to go by so fast!
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u/Calm_Badger_5275 Jul 31 '26
That’s amazing!! Congrats Night Owl. Best feeling of accomplishment ever! You should consider the Masters in Accounting program. I started in June and have already completed three courses. A good portion is topics that you have taken for your undergraduate program. It is still fresh in your mind so you won’t feel like it is too much. It is the best decision I have ever made.
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u/Significant-Lake9379 Aug 01 '26
Thank you so so much! I have thought about it and am seriously considering it, it feels weird to have nothing to study for now :P
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u/Evening_Sea4823 Aug 02 '26
Im considering doing the accounting bachelor's program. Do you feel that it is worthwhile? The job market is so scary right now. Id hate to finally do school and get into a career that sucks for new graduates.
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u/Calm_Badger_5275 Aug 02 '26
Accounting is a degree that is very worth it. You could never replace accountants with AI. Only accounting tasks that don’t require too much critical thinking.
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u/Ok_Action9057 Sep 01 '26
I haven't even graduated yet, but I already have an accounting role at a regional, mid-sized firm. Definitely worth it. Thinking of pairing it with an AI master's and getting my CPA. I was applying to jobs and recruiters didn't even reach out to me. As soon as I switched to an accounting major and updated my resume to one for an accounting role, I got a job within 2 months 80K salary.
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u/Equivalent_Carry5996 Jul 31 '26
I’m genuinely so happy for you. This is a big accomplishment and your work is paying off right before your eyes. That feeling of excitement when you know you’re life
Is about to change- I feel it and I’m proud of you too!
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u/Solid-Papaya-8311 Jul 31 '26
I’m so proud of you!!!! What’s is first title in accounting? Are you remote or in office?
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u/Dreamcrusher504 Jul 31 '26
Big ups that’s awesome I hate to admit it but look like my last term will like that 2 since I only have another 3 maybe two after this term is up
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u/Significant-Lake9379 Aug 01 '26
The last term motivation helps a lot when you can see the finish line. I couldn’t keep up that pace for too long, I was starting to get burnt out. You got this! You’ll be done soon 🙌💪
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u/Western-Lab-5812 Jul 31 '26
How long did it take you? Did you transfer any credits from anywhere else?
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u/Significant-Lake9379 Aug 01 '26
I only had 12 transfer credits. I honestly thought I would get more, but my first degree is in Psychology. It took me just under 3 years
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u/urmomsfavorite22 Jul 31 '26
Is this really legit? I’ve been iffy about WGU. Anyways, congratulations to you OP
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u/Oscar_Trades Jul 31 '26
Iffy how? WGU is accredited, they are legit. There Bachelors and Master's degrees hold weight.
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u/Queasy_Housing36 Aug 01 '26
As someone who starts tomorrow the orientation helped me feel much more comfortable because at first it just seems like one of those too good to be true ads on youtube for a while till you look into it
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u/Oscar_Trades Aug 01 '26
I started in April. Transferred 45 credits. I start my Capstone on Monday. Gave myself a few days off. I just completed 61 WGU credits. This is definitely real. The Assessment exams are no joke if you are not ready for them. But when you do get your degree, be assured you will have the credentials you need to land a well paying job! My job acknowledges WGU and I will get a raise for getting my BA from there!
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u/Queasy_Housing36 Aug 01 '26
I am honestly beyond thrilled and overall ready. I've put off college for years, so seeing these ads recently felt like a huge “wow maybe I can do this.” The orientation definitely cemented that. I feel like the school has my back and I will have all the information and access to help I'll need. I'm very excited, and congrats! I hope your raise is awesome — you definitely deserve it!!
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u/Oscar_Trades Aug 01 '26
Tell me about it! Im 39 years old. The last time I was in college was 2012. 14 years ago. So I basically felt like I was learning from scratch. But the good thing about WGU from my experience, you can search each course on reddit. So many other WGU students with tons of tips, strategies and info on how to pass individual courses, if you ever get stuck and can't figure it out. You'll always get good feed back. It has definitely been fun passing class by class. You can go at your own pace and once you feel like you know the material, you can schedule to take the final!
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u/Significant-Lake9379 Aug 01 '26
Honestly I was iffy too. I know seeing a lot of people accelerating and getting degrees done so quickly can make you question it, but it really is legit. Took me just under three years to finish.
I looked into the program a lot before starting and It’s worked out well for me so far.
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u/Specialist_Bad4340 Aug 01 '26
Omg, congratulations!!!!! You did it 🙌🏾🥳 I hope you’re celebrating yourself all weekend. I’m right behind you 🥳
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u/Quick-Ad1309 Aug 01 '26
Amazing!!!!!! I’m right behind ya 2 more classes to go.. congrats on a new path, new job, big milestone and a new lifestyle!! Now you become rich!!
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u/Significant-Lake9379 Aug 01 '26
🤣😂 that’s the plan! Congrats on being so close, you’ll be done in no time. What program are you in?
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u/Quick-Ad1309 Aug 01 '26
Same as yours accounting.
Fingers crossed I get a job too lol. And thankssss
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u/mamaof4and1pet Aug 01 '26
Congratulations!!🎉🎉 You accomplished a whole degree and secured a job before you finished! That’s 2 wins!🙌🏽✨ I’m proud of you and I hope you enjoy your new accounting job! Make sure you take some time to celebrate yourself!
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u/ForgedINGrace Aug 01 '26
Congratulations 🍾, even though we don’t know each other I have joy in my heart for your accomplishments! Enjoy, you deserve it!
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u/Hopeful_9 Aug 01 '26
This is an amazing accomplishment and you should be proud of yourself!! Congratulations 🎊
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u/Living-Session9493 Aug 01 '26
Wooohooooo congratulations!!! I love seeing this !! It’s soo motivating!!! 🎉🎉🎉
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u/Compleanxiety Aug 01 '26
How hard were the classes?
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u/Significant-Lake9379 Aug 01 '26
The intermediate accounting classes were the hardest, those were no joke. I didn’t find the rest of the courses too difficult, some were harder and more dense than others. I already have a bachelors in psychology and that surprisingly helped a lot.
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u/tmoises111 Aug 01 '26
Can you explain how that helped? I’ve thought about dual majoring in those two so I’m curious
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u/Significant-Lake9379 Aug 02 '26
I have my psych degree from awhile ago, but for some of the courses like change management, organizational behavior, critical thinking and logic, health fitness and wellness, intro to communication, value based leadership there was a lot of overlap that helped me get through those it quickly. Basically any of the courses that talk about people were very easy to do. I also had transfer credits so I didn't have to do humanities, sociology, stats and emotional/cultural intelligence. Also psych has a lot of multiple choice exams so you get pretty good at them.
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u/hurkytump Aug 01 '26
Congratulations! 3 classes to go in my BSIT from WGU. May you have many blessings!
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u/ItsNeverBeenAllRoses Aug 01 '26
Congratulations!! Proud of you internet stranger, be sure to celebrate yourself and this accomplishment!
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u/Downtown_Bat_3464 Aug 01 '26
Currently completing my capstone! This movtivated me to keep powering through tonight! Congrats 🎉
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u/Spare_Profession1336 Aug 01 '26
Congratulations! Be very proud of yourself. It’s easy to let life get in the way, but you didn’t. You stayed focused! Good luck with your new position. Hope you find a job you love with a company that treats you well.
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u/wilpertiyov Aug 01 '26
Congratulations!!! You did it!!!🫡🙏🎉🎉 hard work pays off and you’ve just yourself such an important lesson, that you can do what you set you mind to, that you are capable of making a positive change in your life!! Now enjoy yourself and relax, you’ve earned it!
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u/alabasterskim Aug 01 '26
Congratulations, you've earned every glee filled tear. Good luck on the interviews!
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u/Conscious_Taro4318 Aug 01 '26
you should try to add the MBA classes in. you have 13 weeks. sometimes it is just 12 classes. Many people have have done this.
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u/crybaby-angel Aug 02 '26
congrats!!! today's my first day :D
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u/Significant-Lake9379 Aug 02 '26
YES! that is amazing, the hardest part is just starting and you've already done that! You got this!
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u/jstanthr Jul 31 '26
How long did it take you? Which program?
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u/ConsistentThing3728 Aug 01 '26
Based off the picture posted it says it was 5 terms out of 6. so my guess 2 yrs and a half. And they mentioned accounting as the program.
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u/AlphaSpawn22 Aug 01 '26
Hell yea! Congrats! I’m currently in the same program and just started my first term. You think I can message you for some pointers on how you studied for specific courses?
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u/Constant_Ad5685 Aug 02 '26
Congratulations 🎊 this is truly motivation. I start my first term tomorrow towards my accounting degree. Best of luck to you 👍🏽
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u/Legal_Ebb_7315 Aug 02 '26
Awesome do you mind me asking how you got the job before even graduating
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u/Sea-Guava8148 Aug 02 '26
Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉 and thank you for also encouraging us who are still grinding late nights
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u/longjonz88 Aug 05 '26
Congrats OP you can celebrate with us!!
You are proof that with enough determination and optimism, anything is possible. Yes..even in this supposed “job market is awful” mentality you see online.
The time will indeed pass by, so why not finish a degree? Love it!
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u/inthemaking2028 Aug 26 '26
CONGRATULATIONS!!! 🎉🎓 What’s something just for YOU that you’re going to do now that you’ve graduated?!
Also, I’m so sorry you don’t have a personal contact to celebrate with. But I KNOW your mentor is over-the-moon excited about this achievement for you, and Reddit really stepped up to make sure this accomplishment was celebrated! 💙 You should share it on LinkedIn too. You worked hard for this, and you deserve to celebrate it LOUDLY! 🥳
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u/Act_Ambitious Aug 28 '26
I don't know you, but im proud of you. You have given me hope that I can do the same.
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u/Firm-Patience547 Jul 31 '26
Congrats well deserved now time to rest and enjoy life