TLDR: would you sacrifice on your career / stability for education just for the curiosity?

Sorry if this is long, or does not suit the community.

Long story short I have a quite well background and knowledge on my professional domain. So, I don’t feel like I “need” university degree to do my job better. However, I kinda want to challenge myself and put myself into the education scene again. I am quite introverted, but hoping that uni may help me connect with new people and build up new social circles.

However, by pursuing a university degree I am going to risk my current stable career. Also, the reason I was burnt out from all the exams and stuff, so I decided to drop out in the first place a few years ago.

Even thought this may lead to analysis paralysis to me, I would like to know what would others do in this case. Would you focus on career solely, or jump into education anyway - does it worth it really. I guess I am probably missing the social circle the most, and probably that’s why I am willing to attend university. But, can’t decide if it’s worth it or not.

  • trashhalo@beehaw.org
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    1 year ago

    I dropped out of college to go be a software engineer. This was before boot camps. At the time it was kind of risky and at first it was hard to get a job but now no one brings it up. I’m glad I didn’t have any university debt to pay off so I’m happy with my decision.

    • themisir@beehaw.orgOP
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      1 year ago

      Yeah, I’ve done the same. Now I just feel bored, wanting to try something new I guess it’ll pass with time

    • troye888@lemmy.one
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      1 year ago

      Admittedly it probably was a bit easier back then, i just had the fun of searching for a job after uni, and plenty of companies wont even talk unless you have experience or a degree. Kinda bullshit, because some of the best software engineers I know never went to University.

  • autumn@reddthat.com
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    1 year ago

    If it’s learning something new that you’re after: take classes, whether irl or online, about things that interest you. It’s more fun without midterms/exams anyways.

    If it’s the social circle, maybe move to a more urban area?

  • Fizz@lemmy.nz
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    1 year ago

    It really depends on the university degree. A lot of degrees aren’t going to teach you much more than a few years working. The actual learning and research is done post grad.