Whats the best move for me to make (Degree/Certs) ?

[Nuke Dukem]

So I'm 30 and work at a distribution center, I really dont like my job at all, but it pays the bills atm.. I'm at about $17hr, which is decent for no degree, but again really aint shyt, and cant live off that..

I was thinking of getting into something with Network Security, but idk how to go about it exactly..

The local college has a full degree course that'll take a decent amount of time to finish while working Full-Time..

But I read about taking the CompTIA A+ cert exam...

Basically anyone who knows what the right move would be....?

Shoot for an actual degree.... Do I start trying to build certs up..?

Any input is appreciated

 

[Lord Bison]

Pick up a book and start reading breh. If you have to look into some community colleges or bootcamps and get to grinding. With the endless amount of resources today, education is damn near free.

 

[Suzie]

Certs.... I know someone with certs and he made great money. Even with a degree you need certs.
Try to find someone in the field and they will tell you what's best
Good luck

 

[DrDoom]

I actually had a similar situation. Got my A+, in 2 years I started making over 60k L2 Help Desk (Senior Associate).

 

[street heat]

So I'm 30 and work at a distribution center, I really dont like my job at all, but it pays the bills atm.. I'm at about $17hr, which is decent for no degree, but again really aint shyt, and cant live off that..

I was thinking of getting into something with Network Security, but idk how to go about it exactly..

The local college has a full degree course that'll take a decent amount of time to finish while working Full-Time..

But I read about taking the CompTIA A+ cert exam...

Basically anyone who knows what the right move would be....?

Shoot for an actual degree.... Do I start trying to build certs up..?

Any input is appreciated

you live in chicago ? never considered a job telecomm ? you don't need a degree to get a job, and youll make more than 17/hr. at&t for example top pay is 29/hr for that region. then once you get the job they have tuition reimbursement. i'd get an associates in something technology based to start if i were you.