Once again the position was filled by an outsider! No one know how hopping mad that makes me. No promotion for you. You trained this guy and he gets to move up, not you! It’s not like you and the boss don’t get along. Yet, when promotions or a position opens up it’s like you’re invisible. I need a high school diploma! I got to do something?
At 23, you’re too old to go back to high school. High schools don’t have any programs for adults like you. In fact, you don’t want to be sitting in a classroom next to some teenager. You need the 40 hour work job you have. So you can’t go during work hours. You work overtime to bring in more money. Can’t tell the boss no, too frequently, to that opportunity! You need someone who could teach you on your schedule. Let you learn every time whenever you have the time.
If I had that high school diploma I could move up at the job. I could show them how much I give. My reports could convince them to look at me for more duties. No doubt, I could be part of the go to group of employees. I sure would feel more secure in the job. I and my wife would enjoy more money. Perhaps a trip overseas for a vacation. Ballet lessons for my daughter. Those things would be nice but right now not possible. Still one can dream.
You can go to school and work your current job. An online class means you learn and study during the hours you choose. A class that is flexible and open to change fitting your schedule perfectly. You can study outside the job and family obligations. You never did like “hurry up and wait” in the Army. Online classes are private and you set the pace. Just you and your teacher. No one need know what you’re doing. Getting sharp math skills and the ability to write would really help you on the job. If you could do this in your own home such a class would be perfect. You can have a private tutor at a price you can afford!
You have just finished showing why online class’s popularity is growing and the enrollments increasing. Stop thinking and worrying about your future and start doing something for your future. Look up online classes on the Internet, ask a trusted friend, a former teacher about them. Then get registered to better your future on your time. Enjoy your daughter’s ballet recital. The smile of your wife after checking into that tropical hotel putting the passports away.