It's been a long time since posting on here, but here goes..
I'm 40 with 2dc, one dependant and one over 18.
I've been feeling a bit down about my life and lack of prospects and sick of always being skint.
I have been thinking a real education would be my next step.
I'd love to do a design degree, I am a knitter, crocheter, I sew, make cards, make clay ornaments and other things.
I am good at designing my own things and think I have a good eye for colour and detail etc.
I have also made things for craft fairs, this has never made me much money, the only way to make money from this is ( I think ) to get a degree and look for employment from there.
The problem is I don't know where to start, I have been on the gov website and done a calculator based on our income and I may get my fees paid for plus £8000 per year for living costs.
This is more than what I earn atm so I would be okay with my partner's income.
Can anyone offer ANY advice, tips and words of encouragement? Also are there any reasons I couldn't do this?
I am scared to take the plunge but then I desperately want to move away from my current soul destroying jobs.
Where do I go from here?
TIA
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NannyMcfanny · 10/08/2018 15:57
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