[Melodysmooth]

I am in my mid 20's and I have been 6 years working with a property maintenance company, it's a small company working for a bigger company.

I have no benefits at all, but I did receive a raise this year, I get a decent pay for what I do as an Administrative Assistant/Data entry specialist, and I also get to work full-time from home no matter where I live or decide to move.
It doesn't help that I am lacking all the social/work ethnic skills because I work from home and this is my first job, and on top of that I am sort of an introvert.. so while this may be the ideal job for me, this job isn't guaranteed..I mean, the minute my boss decides he's done then it's all down hill for me.

This job has allowed me to have a very flexible schedule,study, travel and I feel that I can even raise kids in the future (no kids at the moment, but they're coming someday). So, don't want to let go of my job just yet.


Instead, I want to prepare myself for greater opportunities in the future. My issue is, I have no idea what I want to study/do, should I even go back to school and spend money on a degree? I feel like time is running out for me, I am already in my mid 20's and settling down..

I am trying to seek what I can look into with having 6 years experience in administration/data entry skills.. perhaps, I can get a certificate + with my experience..do what?

My current job deals with properties,banks, computer work,.. someone told me to look into property manager, but don't know to be honest I feel my interests are scattered because I like things such as, psychology,education,counseling,helping others,computers.. ..

[Pikku Myy]

Education is alway good it will bring a step up. Start with general studies, do interships, and try to follow your heart best of luck to yuo.

[Melodysmooth]

Thank you Pikku,
I currently have around 26 earned creds, they're mainly general studies.. the problem with Education is, I love the idea of working in a school setting but that would require some sort of Bachelors degree (with the exception of a teacher's aide), I think? I decided I'll stick to doing less time in school.

I'm trying to think what I can do with 6 years experience in data entry/administration perhaps let alone I can't do much, but maybe I can get some certificate or associates to combine it and open more doors for me in the future,maybe..

[rechu]

Pretty much any job in psychology, education and similar will definitely require at minimum a 4-year degree, often more. As you say, a teacher's aide or maybe day care position wouldn't, but there aren't going to be advancement opportunities. I did work as an aide in a program for autistic kids for several summers during college and they only seemed to care that I had a high school diploma. I have a few friends that studied psychology, but they all needed to get a Master's or do some other specialized training to find work in the area. For example, one friend is a psychologist in the family courts and she had to take several post-graduate certifications.

I did a bit of searching online and if you want to do an associate's program, with the experience you have maybe one in an area like business or bookkeeping would be an option. It sounds like you could go into positions like an office manager, marketing assistant, certain jobs in banks, etc.

Are there any career counseling services in your community you could talk to - possibly where you studied the credits that you currently have?

Good luck!

[Melodysmooth]

Originally Posted by rechu

Pretty much any job in psychology, education and similar will definitely require at minimum a 4-year degree, often more. As you say, a teacher's aide or maybe day care position wouldn't, but there aren't going to be advancement opportunities. I did work as an aide in a program for autistic kids for several summers during college and they only seemed to care that I had a high school diploma. I have a few friends that studied psychology, but they all needed to get a Master's or do some other specialized training to find work in the area. For example, one friend is a psychologist in the family courts and she had to take several post-graduate certifications.

I did a bit of searching online and if you want to do an associate's program, with the experience you have maybe one in an area like business or bookkeeping would be an option. It sounds like you could go into positions like an office manager, marketing assistant, certain jobs in banks, etc.

Are there any career counseling services in your community you could talk to - possibly where you studied the credits that you currently have?

Good luck!

Thank you for the suggestions! Yes, I believe they do have career counseling services, I plan on checking it out just need to set out at least an idea of what I want to do because my mind is quite scattered right now, I don't know at all what type of degree to seek. I know I would like something short, but not sure from there on. So, I'm here with 24 approved creds in general studies and trying to think hard because I no longer qualify for financial aid (checking out scholarships though before I look into loans, especially since I don't know what to study yet).

What you suggested is a good idea though, I do feel that with the experience I currently have I can seek a position in those areas. I was actually offered..well, sort of offered someone mentioned if I would like to try out a job as a leasing consultant that they may be able to help me out with that, sounds like a great way to start and can even lead to something like property management. I don't have people skills though, need to work on that. Oh, and I just don't want to let go of my current job just yet because it's going well for me, flexible and I am able to study.

[Jan1212]

Don't stay if they do not give benefits.. but the raise is a very good thing. I'm the same age as you and I am still not sure where I want to be however the only good thing with my license I can branch off to any specialty. Credits expire (here in the US east coast) I was known as "the very quiet kid" Oh she's so quiet. Etc.

When I started my first job I realized I talked so much. Believe me. I became head of my unit overlooking staff. I had to talk to everyone. Tell their assignments, make decisions under pressure. Talk to doctors and to people in front of their families.

Don't underrate yourself. It's hard at first but when you are used to it. It will become second nature.

Don't stay on the computer for too long. Or think about the anxieties for too long. Don't sell urself short

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[Melodysmooth]

Originally Posted by Jan1212

Don't stay if they do not give benefits.. but the raise is a very good thing. I'm the same age as you and I am still not sure where I want to be however the only good thing with my license I can branch off to any specialty. Credits expire (here in the US east coast) I was known as "the very quiet kid" Oh she's so quiet. Etc.

When I started my first job I realized I talked so much. Believe me. I became head of my unit overlooking staff. I had to talk to everyone. Tell their assignments, make decisions under pressure. Talk to doctors and to people in front of their families.

Don't underrate yourself. It's hard at first but when you are used to it. It will become second nature.

Don't stay on the computer for too long. Or think about the anxieties for too long. Don't sell urself short

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Thank you for your response, I appreciate it!

What type of license do you have, if you don't mind me asking. Wow, I'm from the east coast and had no ideas credits expire.. very good thing to know and will look into that as well!

I suppose I do underrate myself a lot, it also doesn't help that my current job has no growth opportunities not even personal, it's a routine but I cannot complain as it has helped me out a lot in my life and different situations. I just get bored of it sometimes, I want to know what it feels to wake up drive to a job, have co workers, social skills. I'm an introvert, quite shy so I always told myself I have the best job but I do wish to aim for higher, create networking contacts and just a greater opportunity, someday. I am very blessed to be able to work from home but I would also like to gain additional work skills. For instance, I can't imagine myself managing, or giving others directions..I feel I don't have it in me, but then again I will never know unless I try or placed in that position. I'm not ready for a job change at the moment but I do want to prepare myself because I know it will happen in the future. That's kind of why I wanted to take advantage now and do something on the side, such as finishing a degree.