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Too Many Qualifications to Study? (again)

  • 11-10-2023 11:16PM
    #1
    Rothnotwell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi people,

    I have an arts degree pre 2000 and Professional Health qualification from2009.

    I have worked since I was 16 with three or 4 short breaks between jobs.

    im in burnout after 14 years in healthcare , been off for 2 years and very slowly starting to feel more like myself although confidence, memory and energy levels still shot.

    I am definitely on aut/adhd spectrum or possibly some type of social communication disorder. ‘Too smart to be so stupid’ kind of thing. battling depression/anxiety all my life.

    My Question: can I go back to college given ive a level 9 qualification? I can’t imagine using healthcare qualification or surviving in ‘typical’ job setting. Husband earns about 70k but we stretched paper thin with mortgage(s) - reluctant landlord scenario from crash and child.

    I didn’t get grant first time and got part grant for second year of masters,

    Currently doing adult Ed horticulture for therapeutic /human interaction factor as well as genuine interest,

    is a CE scheme a possibility or are they a dead end? Should I wait another year and see if I can get part time job altogether (will lose car etc)

    any advice appreciated,

    best wishes x



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