Would it be worth going back to school after a certain age or should I stick to to my job which I am really not happy with and is not really going anywhere?
Depends on your financial situation, if you have a family to support, etc. You are never too old to go back to school and you have nothing to lose. It is a question of if you can afford it.
I guess it depends on:
-Your current life situation (Do you have kids?)
-What you’re willing to study
If you have a responsibility, like taking care of a child, it can be hard trying to maintain them while going to school, especially if you choose not to work.
You should also look at degrees that are worth studying. Your job may suck, but a B.A. in English will probably not be the best path to finding a better job (Or a job at all).
Degrees that have practical use are probably your best bet.
You can also choose to seek a technical degree or learn a new type of trade.
I’m sure someone with wiser words will pop into this thread.
Best of luck.
I have a BS in Apparel Merchandising Design and Production. I am married and have a teenager. I can not really quit my job but I am not happy with it at all. I went back to school at the age of 28 with high hopes. Now I am stuck as an assistant manager in a specialty store. My original plan was to be a buyer but it has been 7 years since I graduated and it seems like that none of my employers take it into account that I have a 4 year college degree. I want to do something that I will really enjoy.
If you are not happy and you’re financially sound you should go back to college. Being happy with your job will lead to greater success not only personally, but financially. You will enjoy going into work early and leaving late. Texas A & M suggests you ask yourself the following questions to help figure out what you want out of a job.
What are your greatest accomplishments? Of what are you most proud? What are the skills or experiences that enabled you to achieve these accomplishments? List your ‘top ten’ accomplishments and then describe these in enough detail so you begin to see common threads of interest and skills. For instance, perhaps you were selected to serve as an ambassador for your high school or university and you also volunteered to be the programs’ chair for the Finance Club. Both of these accomplishments require excellent interpersonal skills, a flair for organization, and good public speaking ability.
What interests you professionally and personally? What courses, work experiences, or activities do you enjoy? Conversely, what do you dislike doing? If you find it hard to answer these questions, consider taking a career interest test. Your university’s career services office will be able to provide you with information about taking an interest test.
What is important to you? Is it helping others? Is it working in a creative environment? Are positions of influence and authority attractive to you? Do you want to work independently, or as part of a close-knit team? Consult with your university’s career services office if you are interested in learning more about work-related values and the steps you can take to assess yours.
hope this helps.
What skills does it take to be a “buyer?”
What is the job market like for buyers?
Are there other jobs you might want besides buyer?
You must answer these questions first.
By the way, lots of people hate their jobs/careers. It is funny. Very few things in life affect one’s happiness as much as vocation yet people spend more time decided what movie to see over some random weekend then they do planning for education+career and the examples of that are 75% of the adult population hates their loser jobs.
Poor planning on the front end.