I as well challenge with this. I have worked extremely hard since graduating high school. I have one certificate for Corrections when I was a CO in my early twenties. No other paper certificates of any sort. I am currently a Senior Administrator for one of our local government entities. The experience and knowledge could not have been met in a classroom. Yet, I also feel trapped, cause I can't go further without a degree. I wouldn't even know if I could honestly decided what type of degree to get if it could be managed in my life currently. This also holds me back from moving on if I wanted to. Eighteen years of experience means zilch in most cases and the pay will not match because of not having a degree.
Also, do you follow Shadrak Boakeye from NY? You two remind me much of one another when it comes to your talents and goals. Ive been meaning to ask you that and hope if not, you connect with him.
I wish you the best. If I can be of any assistance anywhere, please reach out. I think you're doing fantastic though! This world needs more humans as yourself in it!
I resonate with your comment so much Janae. I'd be searching for what type of degree I could get with in this stage of life (oh--and getting a degree isn't chump change either!).
But no, I don't know Shadrak! Would love to meet them!
I as well challenge with this. I have worked extremely hard since graduating high school. I have one certificate for Corrections when I was a CO in my early twenties. No other paper certificates of any sort. I am currently a Senior Administrator for one of our local government entities. The experience and knowledge could not have been met in a classroom. Yet, I also feel trapped, cause I can't go further without a degree. I wouldn't even know if I could honestly decided what type of degree to get if it could be managed in my life currently. This also holds me back from moving on if I wanted to. Eighteen years of experience means zilch in most cases and the pay will not match because of not having a degree.
Also, do you follow Shadrak Boakeye from NY? You two remind me much of one another when it comes to your talents and goals. Ive been meaning to ask you that and hope if not, you connect with him.
I wish you the best. If I can be of any assistance anywhere, please reach out. I think you're doing fantastic though! This world needs more humans as yourself in it!
Keep going,
Janae
I resonate with your comment so much Janae. I'd be searching for what type of degree I could get with in this stage of life (oh--and getting a degree isn't chump change either!).
But no, I don't know Shadrak! Would love to meet them!
Thank you!