Is leaving full time work to go to university wise? When you don’t know what to study?

[sunflower00]

A little bit of background, I did well in school. Mostly As, Bs and the odd C. I applied for uni because I felt like that’s what I was supposed to do even though I had no idea what I wanted to do in the future. So I applied, got all unconditional offers, accepted a place, then deferred it to the next year & withdrew before going because I was unsure about it.

The next year I applied again and went to study history. I dropped out after 3 months because I didn’t know what I wanted to do or if I actually wanted to go and just felt really pressured by everyone.

2019 is when I dropped out, it’s now 2022, I’ve got a full time job in Sales & Marketing but I don’t make a lot of money and I feel stuck in this job. I love it but it’s a really negative environment.

I’ve been considering going to uni. I feel like I’ve had more time to explore my interests and different job opportunities but I can’t decide if it would be a good idea and I’m torn between degrees.

My passion is anything ancient history, archaeology, biological anthropology related but it’s not easy to find a job in this field where I live. And if I were to do a biological anthropology course I’d have to move even further and pay to do it (I live in Scotland where you get free education). Also, I enjoy the marketing parts of my job and have been considering doing some kind of marketing degree. It would be more practical but I am worried I would end up hating it and wanting to leave again. I’m not great with computers or business related topics but what I DO actually do at work is good.

I guess I’m just looking for opinions. Uni also means moving, my boyfriend is very willing to come with me, but I’d be so broke…but I kind of am anyway. I love the little house I rent so I’d be so sad to leave it and it would mean during the holidays when I visit home I’d have to stay with my parents again who have taken away my bedrooms obviously as I’ve moved out and live with my boyfriend…

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Main reason I want a degree/better education is to allow me to get better paid jobs in the future. My sister is studying to be an accountant, my boyfriend is studying to do IT stuff, and I would love to have a good income. I struggle with money at the moment so it’s my dream to be comfortable.

[melanieeeB]

Doing something for your education is always wise, if you ask me. It's great when your boyfriend comes with you, so you two can support each other and you can still work somehow by the way


I kinda did the same now but I'm searching for a new job and going to do both...

[sunflower00]

Thank you. I’m really grateful he’s so supportive, he’s actually encouraging me to go more than anything. My dad said I should go to uni if I want to lose my house, job and relationship but my boyfriend said one thing he can say for certain is I won’t lose him. He’s the best.

I’m just worried I’ll make the wrong decision. If it is wrong it’ll be a huge financial burden as I have to move quite far to go to uni

[melanieeeB]

He seems to be really sweet🙏🏼 I'm so on his side hahaha but yeah he is right.
It will be the right thing in a few years. Like you said, you have to finish it first, but afterwards you will get a better paid Job and be more financially stable and independent.

[exitseven]

If you can figure out a career you would like to work towards than I think it is an excellent idea. If you just want major in history or some other discipline that nobody wants then it is a waste of time. Maybe go to the local community college and ask to see a counselor that can help you figure out whet kind of careers are out there.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[nawtee_me]

most people when they first start college don't know what they want to study. take the first year and get all of your basic classes behind you. English's, math's, and so on. Those you will need no matter what you study. That gives you time to think about it.

[sunflower00]

I already have the qualifications for English and maths that I need to get into university. At university here you just study the degree you choose, an usually can choose optional modules alongside it unless it’s a combined degree

[nawtee_me]

okay, hummm. when I went to college there were algebra, trig and English 101 and 102 that had to be taken no matter the degree. Some degrees required sciences or social sciences.

[Summeroflove]

I think you should do what makes you happy.

[Guy13]

Yes it is and in an area of perceived interest. I did that at a “Silence of the Lambs” crazy house and a Physical Therapy clinic very young.

[Twalli]

I got a degree in history in 2019. I don't know about where you are but in the US a higher education degree means a higher income even if it isn't in the field you got your degree in.

[Anonymous]

Lol yeah, can't you at least decide before you start? Isn't there a way to take a tour of the university so it would be easier to decide on the direction you want to take?

[AngryCarl]

Unless going to University is an essential part of your career plan, don't bother.

[Anonymous]

No that's really fucking dumb

[sunflower00]

How so?

[Opinion Owner]

Because you're leaving a full time job that pays you and gives you health care benefits which you don't have to pay for since Healthcare is extremely expensive. Finding a full-time job that pays for health care is extremely hard and difficult. Most of these asshole employers only want to hire part time so they don't have to pay for health care benefits which eats into their profits. You're making money by working but you want to give that up so you pay some liberal psycho institute to brainwash you with their political agendas and barely teach you anything which you have to pay them to do and whatever they do teach you, you can learn on your own through YouTube or online somewhere

[Opinion Owner]

And regardless of the class you're going to be sitting there listening to some psycho liberal teacher spewing off his or her own political beliefs. I've had to deal with that in actual psychology classes and i was about to walk out because i wasn't paying to listen to some psycho liberal jerkoff spout off his political beliefs and rants about jenny Mccarthy and vaccines in a psychology class. I was paying to learn about psychiatry not that useless current brainwashing agenda stuff

[Opinion Owner]

Main difference you're getting paid by working full-time. Going to college you'll be paying some psycho liberal institute to brainwash you. But hey you do what you want don't say i didn't warn you

[sunflower00]

I live in Scotland so healthcare, prescriptions, education, etc. is all free. I would get free healthcare regardless and wouldn’t have to pay for university

[Opinion Owner]

Oh well that bit of info would if helped in your post

[sunflower00]

I did mention I live in Scotland and so I get free education but I don’t really think about having to explain it since it’s the norm I guess

[Opinion Owner]

Actually it's not the norm. For most people it isn't

[sunflower00]

The norm for me I mean, and my peers, I’m used to it so didn’t even think to mention!