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Should I return to school or job hunt?

Cher Forman - May 19, 2011

I´m 57 and have been out of work for almost 9 months and my career plan is in shambles. I haven´t really started my job search in earnest yet. My big debate is whether it makes sense to go back to school and earn a degree in an industry projected to be in high demand (MRI tech, or some other area where there are current candidate shortages) or attempt to return to "the past". I´ve been a Marketing Communications manager for several major financial/ professional services organizations, and frankly, could use a change. But not sure which way to go at this point. You offer great advice - you need a plan, and I just can´t decide on one that I´m comfortable with.

Critical Thinking

Gene Nokes - December 16, 2010

I have been working with a client, Jerry M, who had decided to get a second degree in engineering, against the advice from his college counselor. He was young, but extending himself to earn the second degree was tough for him. He already had a degree in biology. He thought that the additional degree would be good for his career. And he was right. 

 
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