Originally Posted By: SunnyD
Well, I just went back to school so I could finish my degree so I can get a decent paying job! I can't make much in today's market having been a Stay at Home mom for most of the past 20 years... and no degree. :-( Makes me feel trapped.


Well let's keep your expectations in check,
let's start with an almost decent paying job,
everybody always has "big eyes" when it comes to getting a job, it has to pay a million dollars otherwise you won't be able to make it. How about cutting your teeth on a job that pays ok so you get used to the idea of working and then continue upgrading your skills and education and get that resume polished up and continue looking for better jobs after that. Getting a job now will get you out of the house, get you in the routine of working and earning for yourself, your self-esteem will start to increase, your self-value and worth will increase, you will feel more independant and strong.

Waiting for that decent-paying job to materialize is not the greatest idea, it won't be hand delivered to you, work for it, start today.

just my 0.02 cents