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

[ex-carnaval-619.livejournal.com]

I think you should!

You're very intelligent - obviously. You're still young and it's better to do it now than ten years from now wish you had and never did.

*hug* :)

[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

[xiananarchist.livejournal.com]

Well, I guess my answer to that question is another question. What are you most passionate about? Is there a particular reason that you stopped taking ed classes in the past (other than circumstances)?

I certainly understand the desire for something more stable. And I really don't think it's too late to change carrers. Out of curiosity, what did you want to teach? Your background would certainly be helpful if you wanted to teach technology courses.

[vampgrrl.livejournal.com]

It's never too late.

I am fixing to turn 32...and I do not want to work in IT my whole life.

So I'm working quite hard at moving out of Atlanta, getting a job (IT for now) and re-enrolling in school.

[imrygels-ho.livejournal.com]

congrats on paying off you vehicle!

as far as changing careers goes, you are never too old to do so.

as far as what to study, maybe you could see if you could sit in on some classes at a local school for a few days here and there - would be a good way to decide if you for sure want to teach. if you got into healthcare, what would it be? maybe you could ask to shadow someone in that area as well, then make your decision.