Q. I didn't finish college back when I was young and now would like to get my degree. Money isn't the issue, but I'm puzzled and disappointed by the lack of support I'm getting from others around me (both at work and in my personal life). What should I do?
Zanna, 44, customer service manager
A. Follow your own vision, while making sure you're finding the best way to move forward.
Congratulations on your resolve to continue your personal development. Making that commitment to yourself is no small thing and positions you well in life for continued growth.
In understanding the situation, there are a couple of things to explore. First, think about your motivation for completing your degree.
The lack of a degree may have been an impediment to career advancement, even if you have the skills and experience you would need to succeed. To what extent is your desire for a degree driven by the need for the credential?
Or you may want to move into a different area of work, which requires acquiring new knowledge and skills.
And you may just be craving the learning environment, being back in the classroom focused on learning outside of your everyday work environment, and with less of a professional driver.