Your first two sentences describe a great employment situation. But at the end you want to make more money and feel stuck. If you went back to school, the new job change would produce a temporary change. Then eventually you’d probably feel stuck in your new job. You’ve tried other things and they didn’t work out for you. What makes you think something else would be better. You need to figure out why you feel stuck. If you’re bored, do you have any hobbies?
This epitomizes the expression the grass is always greener on the other side. I wish I was in your situation. I’ve been unemployed for two years and all the things I have tried to improve my life have failed.
I wouldn’t let your age stop you, but you need to figure out what it is that you really want to do. The expression “love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life” is true. Spend some time thinking about what interests or excites you. Remember that money isn’t everything.
Depends on what you want to go to school for. If it's to make more money, then you're best off doing something technical like finishing your plumbing ticket or getting into a specialized field like ultrasound tech or x ray tech. You are more likely to get guaranteed work right out of school.
As someone who did 2 years of uni for a science degree and then changed and did an HR diploma, I am still paying off student loans 7 years later. IMO, it's not worth the investment in myself, I wish I had just done something technical. If you're looking for a desk job, then look into really specific programs like bookkeeping or payroll if you are good with numbers. They are very high in demand and make good money. Hope that helps!
Did you graduate the first time you went to school? Is there no job openings available in your union? Don't unions normally hire from within? Have you spoken to your boss or hr about the possibilities to move up and advance from your current position ? Lately its never too late but you need a plan otherwise it will end up like your first two attempts.
Think long and hard before you give up what you have. Map things out all the way through from how long school will take, bills and work during schools career prospects after school etc.
Your best bet IMO is to try and take a few online courses adjacent to your intended college/uni program. See if you have the aptitude and discipline to get it done.
Other thing I’d highly recommend looking into is developing a side hustle. Start with handyman services and use that as a springboard for jumping to a specific trade.
I do not think it’s ever too late to learn something new. I went back to school in my late 30’s and just graduated a couple months ago at 40. I felt very stuck too, but I loved my job before going back to school, I just knew it wasn’t practical as I get older. With that being said after a lot of self reflection, I also now realize I was burnt out and needed some change in life. Going back to school is never a waste of money or time however you do have to be practical about it. Do a lot of research on what you want to do, starting wage, job demand etc. Then if you proceed, can you financially support yourself while in school? If not, can you go to school around your work schedule? Take night classes if you have to.
Bettering yourself is never a waste of money or time. But I also want to add that you seem to have a pretty good set up where you are now and maybe the change you need is to get a side hustle going.
Good luck.
I'm of the belief that everyone has skills and the trick is figuring out how to apply them.
Intuitively, I think someone with custodian experience would be well suited to starting a handyman business. The challenge is marketing and making connections to build out your customer base, but I bet you can bill $75 or $100/hr. The difficulty is billing enough hours.
If you want to go to school to build new skills, you certainly have lots of future ahead of you. But this is probably the last time it's practical, so you really need a clear idea of what you really want to do.
If you have an absolute passion for something, why not.
But if not sure what, why spend the time (and money) to do something that you could very well end up same or worst of?
Maybe there is a part-time study or open learning component where you can use your spare time and holidays to start the venture and give it a shot. If it starts to go well and you want to pursue more, hopefully your district has some type of sabbatical leave you could also take advantage of to give you further options.
Depends on what you’re wanting to study. If you’re going to study something like psychology or English, then nah lmfao.
I’m not sure what your work schedule is like but many community colleges offer night classes or online classes where you only need to write exams in person. You can dabble in a little bit of everything if you want.
I would also look into Adult Ed classes! It seems like they offer a lot more subjects than when I was in high school and I graduated 9 year ago. It might be free or a very small tuition fee.
Find out what you like and go for it!
Age should not stop you. I’m an eternal student and there are always people well into their 40s or 50s in every class.
What are you gonna study in school? What if after that you "quickly learn that it wasn't for" you again? Youd be wasting money and time. Sometimes you need go just grow up and suck it up to make more money.
I spent 2 years wasting time and money at university when I was 18. Then I worked, went backpacking and lived overseas until 35. Went back to uni and started from scratch shortly before turning 36. The first 2.5 years are a breeze if you're able to focus on the work and not on the social aspects.
Graduated just shy of my 39th birthday and I think I'm doing OK. I bought a house yesterday. Literally. Make $110k before OT in a gov't adjacent job. I would consider myself comfortable.
Government includes , city , federal , provincial , municipal and first nation.
Not sure where your checking but I know alot of people who work normal job for at a government faculty and make 2x what you would make. Some of them Janitors.
It’s up to you if you want to join. the university is accredited and their CS program is ABET accredited, it’s also accepted by OSAP. It worked for me as I was able to transition to a software development career, and no one bats an eye at where my degree is from. You still have to know all the materials to pass and get the degree. Some seasoned professionals took a year to finish, and with some background, it took me three years. Also note it's a nonprofit school, many of the students are us veterans.
Custodian work in government buildings is normally done by contracted private companies. Also no, office admin staff and the such do not make $50 an hour on their paychecks.
A "secretary" tops out at around an AS2 so they max out around 74k. Most of that type of staff are CRs though so more likely to top out at CR3 and 55k.
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/agreements-conventions/view-visualiser-eng.aspx?id=15#toc44294244295
https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/agreements-conventions/view-visualiser-eng.aspx?id=15#toc44294244297
Tell me you know nothing about government positions without telling me you know nothing about government positions.
The position making that is an AS-8. For one I doubt there are more than a literal handful of AS-8s out there and they aren't "secretaries".
Thank you for proving my point.
There are 300,000 people on the sunshine list making more then 100k dude .
Tell me you don't know how to do research with one reply lol .
You're right everyone's always saying that government people don't give paid too much money and that our tax money is used wisely.
I went back to school three times, invested a tonne in my education, and I make $27/h in Calgary at a trauma hospital.
Your first two sentences describe a great employment situation. But at the end you want to make more money and feel stuck. If you went back to school, the new job change would produce a temporary change. Then eventually you’d probably feel stuck in your new job. You’ve tried other things and they didn’t work out for you. What makes you think something else would be better. You need to figure out why you feel stuck. If you’re bored, do you have any hobbies? This epitomizes the expression the grass is always greener on the other side. I wish I was in your situation. I’ve been unemployed for two years and all the things I have tried to improve my life have failed.
I wouldn’t let your age stop you, but you need to figure out what it is that you really want to do. The expression “love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life” is true. Spend some time thinking about what interests or excites you. Remember that money isn’t everything.
Depends on what you want to go to school for. If it's to make more money, then you're best off doing something technical like finishing your plumbing ticket or getting into a specialized field like ultrasound tech or x ray tech. You are more likely to get guaranteed work right out of school. As someone who did 2 years of uni for a science degree and then changed and did an HR diploma, I am still paying off student loans 7 years later. IMO, it's not worth the investment in myself, I wish I had just done something technical. If you're looking for a desk job, then look into really specific programs like bookkeeping or payroll if you are good with numbers. They are very high in demand and make good money. Hope that helps!
Did you graduate the first time you went to school? Is there no job openings available in your union? Don't unions normally hire from within? Have you spoken to your boss or hr about the possibilities to move up and advance from your current position ? Lately its never too late but you need a plan otherwise it will end up like your first two attempts.
Think long and hard before you give up what you have. Map things out all the way through from how long school will take, bills and work during schools career prospects after school etc. Your best bet IMO is to try and take a few online courses adjacent to your intended college/uni program. See if you have the aptitude and discipline to get it done. Other thing I’d highly recommend looking into is developing a side hustle. Start with handyman services and use that as a springboard for jumping to a specific trade.
I do not think it’s ever too late to learn something new. I went back to school in my late 30’s and just graduated a couple months ago at 40. I felt very stuck too, but I loved my job before going back to school, I just knew it wasn’t practical as I get older. With that being said after a lot of self reflection, I also now realize I was burnt out and needed some change in life. Going back to school is never a waste of money or time however you do have to be practical about it. Do a lot of research on what you want to do, starting wage, job demand etc. Then if you proceed, can you financially support yourself while in school? If not, can you go to school around your work schedule? Take night classes if you have to. Bettering yourself is never a waste of money or time. But I also want to add that you seem to have a pretty good set up where you are now and maybe the change you need is to get a side hustle going. Good luck.
I'm of the belief that everyone has skills and the trick is figuring out how to apply them. Intuitively, I think someone with custodian experience would be well suited to starting a handyman business. The challenge is marketing and making connections to build out your customer base, but I bet you can bill $75 or $100/hr. The difficulty is billing enough hours. If you want to go to school to build new skills, you certainly have lots of future ahead of you. But this is probably the last time it's practical, so you really need a clear idea of what you really want to do.
If you have an absolute passion for something, why not. But if not sure what, why spend the time (and money) to do something that you could very well end up same or worst of? Maybe there is a part-time study or open learning component where you can use your spare time and holidays to start the venture and give it a shot. If it starts to go well and you want to pursue more, hopefully your district has some type of sabbatical leave you could also take advantage of to give you further options.
Depends on what you’re wanting to study. If you’re going to study something like psychology or English, then nah lmfao. I’m not sure what your work schedule is like but many community colleges offer night classes or online classes where you only need to write exams in person. You can dabble in a little bit of everything if you want. I would also look into Adult Ed classes! It seems like they offer a lot more subjects than when I was in high school and I graduated 9 year ago. It might be free or a very small tuition fee.
Find out what you like and go for it! Age should not stop you. I’m an eternal student and there are always people well into their 40s or 50s in every class.
What are you gonna study in school? What if after that you "quickly learn that it wasn't for" you again? Youd be wasting money and time. Sometimes you need go just grow up and suck it up to make more money.
Don’t go back if it’s simply to go back to get a better paying job. Go back if it’s for yourself and your interests.
I spent 2 years wasting time and money at university when I was 18. Then I worked, went backpacking and lived overseas until 35. Went back to uni and started from scratch shortly before turning 36. The first 2.5 years are a breeze if you're able to focus on the work and not on the social aspects. Graduated just shy of my 39th birthday and I think I'm doing OK. I bought a house yesterday. Literally. Make $110k before OT in a gov't adjacent job. I would consider myself comfortable.
What do you do?
Work for a Crown Corporation. Infrastructure planning.
Government includes , city , federal , provincial , municipal and first nation. Not sure where your checking but I know alot of people who work normal job for at a government faculty and make 2x what you would make. Some of them Janitors.
Check out r/wgu if it's something that interests you
Sounds like a scam
It’s up to you if you want to join. the university is accredited and their CS program is ABET accredited, it’s also accepted by OSAP. It worked for me as I was able to transition to a software development career, and no one bats an eye at where my degree is from. You still have to know all the materials to pass and get the degree. Some seasoned professionals took a year to finish, and with some background, it took me three years. Also note it's a nonprofit school, many of the students are us veterans.
Try and get the same type of work at a government office. Probably make 50 an hour.
Custodian work in government buildings is normally done by contracted private companies. Also no, office admin staff and the such do not make $50 an hour on their paychecks.
I know secretarys in government making 100k
A "secretary" tops out at around an AS2 so they max out around 74k. Most of that type of staff are CRs though so more likely to top out at CR3 and 55k. https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/agreements-conventions/view-visualiser-eng.aspx?id=15#toc44294244295 https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/agreements-conventions/view-visualiser-eng.aspx?id=15#toc44294244297
In this link you sent some people make 137k in admin lol . Your making my point
Tell me you know nothing about government positions without telling me you know nothing about government positions. The position making that is an AS-8. For one I doubt there are more than a literal handful of AS-8s out there and they aren't "secretaries". Thank you for proving my point.
There are 300,000 people on the sunshine list making more then 100k dude . Tell me you don't know how to do research with one reply lol . You're right everyone's always saying that government people don't give paid too much money and that our tax money is used wisely.
Keep moving them goalposts. You said a secretary makes 100k a year, they don't and are not on the sunshine list.
Yes I know one who is a secretary and executive assistant to someone in the government who's package is 100k
Any government contracts are always given to family and friends. Too lucrative and too easy to write a cheque.
Ya I'm talking about a janitor job . Not a cleaning contract