Long story short, after finishing up my previous work contract in June I then started and have now completed an Undergraduate Certificate as part of the subsidised short course measure. Really enjoyed it, got great results, however now i'm feeling conflicted about where to go from here. To pursue a bachelors degree in the field i'm interested in I would have to move interstate, however given the financial challenges of having certain payment rates reduced to their previous amounts + the current and future job market it would be incredibly tough for me. Even more so, due to my previous work history not lending itself to the typical industries that make up most of the casual / part time labour market, and I am also a mature aged student - chances are most businesses are going to take a younger person with experience over a bloke who's nearly 30.
On the other side of the coin, prior to this year my home state already had a really bleak job market and it's only going to get worse. Prior to my last job, I was unemployed for quite some time and that has many of its own challenges as well. I have moved back home, and I am able to stay here until I find work again so the financial strain won't be as significant if i'm staying in my home state.
Any advice for a lost soul? I have lost countless hours of sleep running through the scenarios, pros and cons etc and would really love some outside perspective.
Cheers,
