little bit of good news, advice sought

[funeralcrasher]

So my car is finally paid off as of yesterday.   Of course now I have a zillion dollars in school loans due.  

I like php/mysql development but I'm finding that we're often viewed as temporary solutions, sometimes hired as contract workers sometimes employees.   I'm so tired of worrying about my future, I want to find something to do where I know hard work will result in relative job security.   Fast, accurate coding is what everyone wants but give it to them and well after you're done no more work on the horizon, nothing to do , so sorry,  good luck!  I despise contract work, hate the thought of having to find a new "employer" every few months.   I want one job that will last, not 10/yr. 

So, having said all of that.. I'm 5 credit hours from a 2-year associates degree.  My goal is to complete that degree this year.   After that I would be eligible to enroll at Kennesaw State (not Emory, or GSU due to grades).  

I'm 37 and I guess young enough to change careers?   Should I resolve to go to 4-year school to take science/healthcare courses, or pick up Education classes again? 

Comments

[mb2u]

Paying the car note off feels good, doesn't it? And I still student loans left to pay...

I went back to school in my mid thirties, and didn't regret it. Now, I wish I'd taken something else, but at the time I thought I'd always love computers...

Honestly? Go for what you want to. You aren't that old, and you do have the time.

xoxo

[pkbarbiedoll.livejournal.com]

Yes it does feel good.. maybe a year later than I would have liked but it's paid for. all mine now. Can't wait to see the title in my name. :)

So what do you think you'd like to do now, if you could change careers?

[mb2u]

So what do you think you'd like to do now, if you could change careers?

Honestly? A few things come to mind...


* Being a therapist/consuler. I have done it informally for years, why not do it professionally?

* Chef, except I cook badly and frankly I couldn't deal with the bullshit that seems to come with the job...

* Design/make corsets and such.

I lack the experience needed to do any of these, and going back for an education would mean a burden on my family and starting well behind everyone else...