Oh man, these are some great replies, thank you guys!
I should have used a bit more tact in the way of listing the pros before the cons. Perhaps I should have been supportive, helped find a path forward in that regard, and then suggested some cons.

Suggesting the time off work to "experience" a bit more, sounds about right.
I'll also contact a career planner.

I'm fixing a blown head gasket on my Nissan next week, not the easiest job but not the hardest. Perhaps I might ask her to help..
Never went to school, I just learned along the way, it might help her to see it done though.