<p>Hi. I'm from Southern California, not sure if this is the appropriate forum or section, but thought I'd get unbiased answers here based on careers and opportunities.</p>
<p>Basically I'm 26 years old now, I went to community college out of high school, earned my A.S. and then went straight to work since I did not know what to do. And unfortunately I still don't. I suppose this is a severe form of procrastination driven by fear.</p>
<p>Anyway I've come to a point in my life where I realize I must change, improve and stop worrying... and more importantly, act.</p>
<p>So I was wondering what people think about someone in my situation. Would it be wise to transfer and obtain a B.S. degree or learn a trade? In either case it will be a new start for me, but obviously I want to make a good choice since I already spent 2 years in college.</p>
<p>Unfortunately I also don't know exactly what I like or want to pursue in life which would have been a tremendous help.</p>
<p>Appreciate any advise or comments. Thanks!</p>
<p>DS, who is an mechanical engineer with BS and MS degrees, working, likes his job at a university, and likes what he does, needs to go to welding classes at a CC. Something that isn’t taught at his universities and something he needs for the projects that he is working on. </p>
<p>He’s going to have a problem - preference will be given to those students who are on a certification program. </p>
<p>Don’t spend the $$ unless you have some more direction - maybe like looking for a spouse .</p>
<p>Do you like your job? What field is it, and is there opportunity for advancement without a degree?
If you were my kid, I’d support your going to a four year college and earning a B.A./B.S. in something you found interesting, even if it didn’t match up to a career. What are you good at? That’s where you could start for inspiration.
Education is valuable in itself, and during that time you will grow and probably find something that interests you enough to pursue further. At the very least, you’ll have a degree that will open more doors during your lifetime than the A.A. alone.</p>
<p>Thanks for the response.</p>
<p>I’m in the computers field, web development to be specific, I don’t like it much. In the very small company I work in there is no opportunity for advancement, there hasn’t been for years; most likely there are advancement opportunities elsewhere but I really don’t want to pursue this field.</p>
<p>I have several interests but really not sure what to “lock in” and pursue. Hopefully that answer will manifest soon, seems I need to dig deeper. I found that there are certain tests counselors give that may help, I’m going to look into that.</p>
<p>I think you are right about going for a bachelor’s degree… now that I think about it would be wiser to get that done from now since I’m not married, no mortgage, etc. and I can always go trade school later if needed. And university may also help me with some shyness and speaking issues. :)</p>