Post by yoda86 on Nov 24, 2017 22:41:13 GMT -5
Hello everyone!
First-time poster but looking for some outside advice.
So, I'm 32 years old and very unsure of my future at the moment. I'm currently dealing with some financial burdens. I'm very grateful for that my family is willing to help me out. I've always done retail in my working career. I've struggled with school and have been taking classes part-time on and off. I graduated in 2004. I'm just now about finished with my associates. I got my first real non-retail last year working as a government contractor. However, I got laid off back in July of this year. Really sucked cause it was my first job that I ever truly enjoyed. Shortly after I took a cycle counter position through a temp agency in town. It didn't go well either and really struggled with learning the job. After two weeks of it and threatening after one week. I decided to return to retail. Not pleased with the decision but I knew at the moment it was the most secure option for me.
I'm working full time now but I'm back to feeling like a retail slave. I've suggested to my family a few things but they've all said I should stay where I am at. Even make it a career. I've thought about this being an option but every time I do I feel more depressed and can't see a meaningful life.
I feel like pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems is the right option for me. My grades in the past were significantly better when the courses were IT related. However, I can't tell if my family is on board with my decision. I know it's my life but I want to keep family peace. I've explained that I feel if I get my degree in IT then I could pursue other options that will bring me greater happiness.
Should I stay where I am at now or continue working on a brighter future? Sadly it's just me and has no significant other. Honestly, I'm at a point that I don't love myself enough in order to find someone else to love.
First-time poster but looking for some outside advice.
So, I'm 32 years old and very unsure of my future at the moment. I'm currently dealing with some financial burdens. I'm very grateful for that my family is willing to help me out. I've always done retail in my working career. I've struggled with school and have been taking classes part-time on and off. I graduated in 2004. I'm just now about finished with my associates. I got my first real non-retail last year working as a government contractor. However, I got laid off back in July of this year. Really sucked cause it was my first job that I ever truly enjoyed. Shortly after I took a cycle counter position through a temp agency in town. It didn't go well either and really struggled with learning the job. After two weeks of it and threatening after one week. I decided to return to retail. Not pleased with the decision but I knew at the moment it was the most secure option for me.
I'm working full time now but I'm back to feeling like a retail slave. I've suggested to my family a few things but they've all said I should stay where I am at. Even make it a career. I've thought about this being an option but every time I do I feel more depressed and can't see a meaningful life.
I feel like pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems is the right option for me. My grades in the past were significantly better when the courses were IT related. However, I can't tell if my family is on board with my decision. I know it's my life but I want to keep family peace. I've explained that I feel if I get my degree in IT then I could pursue other options that will bring me greater happiness.
Should I stay where I am at now or continue working on a brighter future? Sadly it's just me and has no significant other. Honestly, I'm at a point that I don't love myself enough in order to find someone else to love.
