This year’s job market has been bleak, to say the least. Layoffs hit the highest level in 14 years; job openings are barely budging; and quits figures are plummeting. It’s no wonder people feel stuck and discouraged—especially as many candidates have been on the job hunt for a year.

But some mid-career professionals are working with the cards they’ve been dealt by going back to school. Many are turning to data analytics, cybersecurity, AI-focused courses, health care, MBA programs, or trade certifications for an “immediate impact on their careers,” Metaintro CEO Lacey Kaelani told Fortune.

But while grad school can certainly offer the opportunity to level-up your career once you’ve completed a program, it comes with financial and personal sacrifices, like time. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, one year of grad school, on average, costs about $43,000 in tuition. That’s nearly 70% of the average salary in the U.S.

  • Atomicbunnies@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    4 hours ago

    Hell yes. Look at your options and do what’s best for you! Turning wrenches is fun but flying would be fun too! I have a few pilot buddies and they love it.

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      I’m kind of in a decision paralysis moment atm.

      I’ve got a clear runway and the ability to pull the trigger on something but I’m finding it hard to just go.

      Guess it’s about time to shit or get off the pot with the coming new year though.