Seeking Advice Anyone ?

I'll try to keep myself from getting into any kind of rant here. I know everyone's situation is different but if there's a way to get at least a 4 year degree without burdening yourself in the future that's the best way to go, and as has been said, especially a degree in a high paying field. My sister-in-law got a degree in english and while it allows her to get jobs that I couldn't get if only for the fact she has a degree and I don't, it's not one that will generate high pay. Although farther down the line it might since it will allow her to more easily move up the ranks in whatever job she has. I don't have a degree and it's by far one of the stupidest things I did (or didn't do) in my entire life. WHat makes it worse is I did have my tuition covered and I squandered it.

Another option though if the cost is an issue, try to find a job that offers tuition reimbursement. There are many employers out there that offer this even if they don't advertise it. For example I worked for one of the largest insurance companies and although I was able to get in the door without a degree, I had a ceiling on how far up I could go without a degree. However, this same company offered tuition reimbursement and covered up to $5250 a year (including books!). That may not sound like much but it can pay for quite a bit if you start out at a community college for all your basic courses that you would need anyway (just make sure the credits transfer).