Job markets are brutal these days, with companies constantly having layoffs and no leads on new jobs or projects. I just can’t sit and wait anymore. Should I go back to school and get a degree?

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I’ve thought about this myself, but genuinely have no idea what industry is even safe to pursue continuing education in

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Uh yeah! If there’s something you’re excited about and you have the $$$!

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Markets change quicker than we can get degrees. When you have a new field, are you sure it will still exist in 10 years?

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There are fields that always need people. Plumbing, electrician, contractors, landscape architects etc

Nursing or in medical field of some sort

Or a trade like electrician

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