Work vs. College?

You should never compare the two. They usually go hand in hand. College and work. Meaning, in most professions, you need a college degree to obtain a position in your field. Ofcourse there are many positions which do not require an advanced degree but most require at least some college.
Regardless of the fact that most jobs require a degree, it is our privledge to be able to go to college and earn a degree for personal fulfillment if nothing else. If there is a career you are considering and you are unsure of the courses/path to take, make sure you seek out a career counselor personally or within the college you are considering attending. You can take career assessments online. One website to check out is the New York State Department of Labor, there you will find many options but also career assessments which can help clarify your career choices.
www.nysdol.gov. For unlimited information on multiple careers and the outlook on each, visit: www.ooh.gov, This guide can also be found in most libraries. It is the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

We work with may clients who are either starting out in a traditional age for college (17-21) as well as may people returning to college after raising their family or the male who needs to finish his degree in order to earn that promotion in his current position.

In all cases, we cannot stress enough, the importance of college in establishing yourself or in re- establishing yourself. Even if you start out part time, right after h.s., studying is fresh in your mind and your energy level is generally higher. We are aware that because you spent every day all day for the last 12 years in classes, the last thing you want to think about is taking MORE classes. However, I can assure you that college is completely different and you will have your ENTIRE life to work.
It is a whole new experience, new friends, and many colleges offer online courses as well as jobs on campus. Here you can learn first hand about the field you are most interested in without having to be obligated to it for your career, if you choose to go into a different field.
I bet you can tell from this post that the 3 Job Chicks believe VERY strongly in obtaining a higher education and a college degree. Whenever you go to college, in whatever length of time it takes to get your degree, just get it! You will be happy you did!

Ellie Advisor