Should I build my dad's dream car or go for an MBA?

Hey all, so I've saved enough $$$ and now I'm torn.

I'm an avid car gal and have been dreaming of customizing my dad's car for shows (rugged tires, flow-formed wheels, etc) just to pay it forward.

But at the same time I also want to boost my career, maybe take an MBA or a specialization and doing this will definitely be a game changer. I've been looking at some MBA programs but the cost is just insane

Going for an MBA is no easy feat as I've only saved half of the cost for the program. On the flip side, my dad was a single parent who raised me alone since my mom left us.

Should I pay it forward just to make him happy? Or go for an MBA and maybe I could not only give him a cool whip but also a house in the future...

Thoughts?



 

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