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is going back to college really worth it?

a couple years ago i was in college and dropped out the first year, second semester. i often see posts on social media or hear about others graduating college. problem with my situation is that i have no family members to help me with anything (very typical of them, but that's another story). i have a stable job now that i mostly like. ok home life here and nowhere near my family. my depression is getting better a little bit and i don't care much about what others say, i plan to go to counseling if i'm able to. i regret dropping out of college but it was the only option at that time because my mom kept stealing my money and threatened to make me homeless. now i'm in a more stable situation and have a place. i don't exactly know what degree i want, but if i complete college then at least i can say that i graduated (more of a personal achievement thing). i don't want to jump through the hoops and volunteer and other stuff for scholarships or grants. i just want to be at my job full time (30-40 hours per week) and thinking of going to college again, like 1-2 classes per semester. i know it will take me a while to get a degree, but i'm patient and there's no rush to do too many classes at once, and i have a limited budget since i'll be paying out of pocket. i just need to know if i'll be wasting my time and money or not
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MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
You need to have a plan first, where you do want to be? would you achieve it through going to college??

Screw the personal achievement thingie... You need to do what will actually get you somewhere and not just be a paper on the wall
randomgirl42 · 26-30, F
@MartinTheFirst i do agree with you on some points. i'd like to work in a small work environment (not many other employees) and calm work place. i don't exactly have any solid ideas on what to do yet
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
@randomgirl42 Physical labor?
randomgirl42 · 26-30, F
@MartinTheFirst i don't think that's for me, my health isn't too good and my lungs are weak so i get out of breath easily. i used to be a grocery sacker and passed out at work because of all the labor and stress, rushing. can't handle rushing and heavy objects