Okay. I am dying for a career change to something more fulfilling than hospitality... Problem is, I don't have a degree and I also don't have much experience beyond hospitality (housekeeping) I have been looking into possibilities of getting a degree (like slow process over 5 years probably if i am being realistic) but nervous to take on the debt and honestly carry a lot of self doubt about my intelligence unfortunately (hate math especially.) And fear my actual follow through while blindly seeking something new. I also have adhd so the way I learn seems to be a tad stunted as well, however I just want a more fulfilling and better paying job and to learn a new skill set.
I am curious if a degree is needed for many of these local hospital jobs.
Particularly, ones that stand out are:
Sterile Processing Technician
Phlebotomist
EKG Technician
Telemetry/Monitor Technician
Medical Assistant
Sleep Technician
Dialysis Technician
Patient Access / Medical Reception
Dental Assistant
Hospice/Elder Care Work
CNA
And otherwise I have been curious about:
IT support
Remote work
Massage therapy
Photography
Nature photography
Botany studies
Mycology/mushroom cultivation
Greenhouse work
Plant nursery work
Herbalism
If anyone has any insight into those, I'd love to hear more. Particularly if they require degrees or just certifications, what the pay is like, is the job rewarding, is there room to grow etc, are these jobs in demand in Eugene area??
I'm mid 30's and I just don't want to keep wasting away in a job that pays poorly and is wrecking my body while also wanting to be realistic about where I can find something more meaningful/better paying. Any and all insight is greatly appreciated, thanks! ♡