For background, I'm 29, and went through five years of college already and obtained two bachelor's degrees, one in Environmental Science, and one in Biology with a focus on wildlife which I got because I love animals. I graduated six years ago, and since then I've had two temporary summer jobs related to biology, one in fisheries, and one in wildlife habitat studies. I didn't enjoy either of them. I really enjoyed learning everything in school, but I don't think this area is right for me.
Currently, I'm working in retail, and while I don't make much money, I used to really enjoy the work and was fine with taking my time looking for another job while I worked this one. I also have insurance, even though the job is part-time. Unfortunately, recent changes have made this job unbearable. I dread going in to work daily, and have considered just walking out and never going back like several of my co-workers have already done. I was pulled out of unloading trucks, and stocking shelves, to mainly providing customer service. Unfortunately, it is my only source of income. The reason I chose to work here is that it's near where I live, and I can't drive (which is also what makes working in the biology field difficult). I have severe anxiety when it comes to driving, and while I'm trying to get myself to eventually drive, right now it's definitely not something I can do.
I've decided recently that I have to do something, and am looking at going back to school, however that's where I'm really stuck. I'm looking into getting a certificate at a community college because I don't want to spend a lot more money on something that might not work out.
There are a lot of programs to choose from, and I don't want to go back to school for something that I won't enjoy, but I can't just stay where I am. I'm worried that I'll enjoy the program, but then find out that I actually hate the work when I get a job related to it.
A few things, I'm an introvert and would like a job where I can keep to myself more often than not, or only interact with a few people here and there. I'm also really awkward around people. I'm fairly well-versed in computers, though I know nothing about programming. I enjoy writing, but I usually never end up finishing my projects, and while I'd like to publish something someday, I know that realistically that will be a ways off, and that there's no guarantee I'd even make any money off of it. My favorite thing right now is learning Japanese, but I'm pretty much a complete beginner, and as I said, I'm awkward around people.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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