u/Atan0522

Hi everyone, I would really appreciate your suggestions or advice. 🙏

I’m currently looking for an entrylevel work from home job. At this point, I’m open to almost any remote opportunity because I want to help add income to our household while taking care of my 14month old son.

My long term goal is actually to enter the IT/Computer Science field. I graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science back in 2012, but life took me in a different direction. I worked as a Brand Ambassador for many years, and it provided well for my family. I was even able to support my two siblings through school until they graduated. Unfortunately, everything changed when the pandemic hit.

I’m now here in San Francisco, trying to restart my career and improve our situation. I’ve been applying through Indeed and other platforms, but most jobs require experience with tools like CRM systems, Zendesk, and other software that I honestly don’t have experience with yet.

Right now, I’m considering studying for an Associate’s Degree in IT as a refresher and to rebuild my skills/confidence. But I’m wondering:

• Is going back to school the right move?
• Should I focus first on certifications or self-study instead? If yes which certificates will land me to a job and what do you recommend for me to study?
• What entry-level remote jobs should I target?

• I’ve been seeing a lot of AI Trainer job postings on Indeed. How can I start entering that industry?
• Are there beginner-friendly IT or customer support roles that can help me gain experience?

I’m willing to learn and work hard. I just honestly feel overwhelmed about where to start again after being away from the field for so long. Sorry for all my questions. I’m just feeling very lost right now and scred to make a move. I don’t know if it’s postpartum or something else, but I want to fight through it and prove to myself that I can do this.

Any advice, guidance, or even sharing your own experience would mean a lot to me. Thank you so much. ❤️