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What was the best thing that happened to you this year? (self.asklemmy)

submitted 11 months ago by Phen to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] OceanSoap@lemmy.ml 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Hey there, I went back at 33, and it took me 4 years to get my AA. But I did it, and got a job that more than doubled what I was making before.

You're going to love classes in your 30s! It's so fun to learn, and you'll make friends with your teachers. It was hard at times, but it felt really good to accomplish! If you need support to talk about it, r/backtoschool was a great place for me to vent or ask for advice.

[–] Riccosuave@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

First, let me say thank you for this kind comment. Oddly enough I also happen to be 33, so it really means a lot to me to get that encouragement from someone else who was literally in the same boat, and made it out the other side successfully. If you don't mind me asking, what did you study when you went back?

[–] OceanSoap@lemmy.ml 4 points 11 months ago

I'm happy it was helpful! I love that we went back at the same age! :)

I went back for drafting and industrial design. I got a job as a CAD drafter at a Substation engineering firm, and was promoted to a designer about 8 months in. Been there for 1.5 years now. Best job I've ever had. :)