Do you ever find yourself saying, "I wish I had studied that?" Maybe you saw a job opening, or know of a field with many job openings, and would make a career switch if you only had the time to get an education in that area...?
I currently live/work overseas as an English teacher in South Korea. I've been here 8+ years, and now work at a university. I'm finishing my MA in Education this summer, but actually have no certification to teach in US schools (I studied Journalism/Communications for my BA). Basically, I might be able to get a job teaching ESL in a community college back home, but I'm not so sure said jobs pay much, or are even easy to come by.
I used to work as a TV commercial writer/producer for local TV stations in the USA before coming here (got sick of it). Did a short stint in Radio sales (hated it).
Now, after living in Korea for so long, I wish I could find SOMETHING back home that pays a fair amount more than minimum wage. I assume I'd need some more education, of course -- and I'm willing to consider different areas. I'd even consider things like plumbing, electrical, computers (I like to fix computers/hardware, but have no education/degree in that area).
If you had the time to learn a new trade or study something new, mainly over the internet from afar, which could almost guarantee a good shot at a decent-paying job when finished, what would it be?
I'm getting really tired of Korea, and want to move home and live close to my parents for the precious few years they have left. Also wouldn't mind it if my daughter were able to get a better education. Only way I'm going to be able to move back is if I can get a decent enough job to convince the wife we could move.
Thanks.
I currently live/work overseas as an English teacher in South Korea. I've been here 8+ years, and now work at a university. I'm finishing my MA in Education this summer, but actually have no certification to teach in US schools (I studied Journalism/Communications for my BA). Basically, I might be able to get a job teaching ESL in a community college back home, but I'm not so sure said jobs pay much, or are even easy to come by.
I used to work as a TV commercial writer/producer for local TV stations in the USA before coming here (got sick of it). Did a short stint in Radio sales (hated it).
Now, after living in Korea for so long, I wish I could find SOMETHING back home that pays a fair amount more than minimum wage. I assume I'd need some more education, of course -- and I'm willing to consider different areas. I'd even consider things like plumbing, electrical, computers (I like to fix computers/hardware, but have no education/degree in that area).
If you had the time to learn a new trade or study something new, mainly over the internet from afar, which could almost guarantee a good shot at a decent-paying job when finished, what would it be?
I'm getting really tired of Korea, and want to move home and live close to my parents for the precious few years they have left. Also wouldn't mind it if my daughter were able to get a better education. Only way I'm going to be able to move back is if I can get a decent enough job to convince the wife we could move.
Thanks.