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I don't think it's worth going back to school unless there is something specific that you know you really want to do, and you need to go to school in order to do it. Going to just to go isn't likely to be all that different than when you went before.
Maybe borrow some career books from the library, and look for online resources to narrow down your interests and talents, and then you can figure out a goal for yourself and the right path to get there.
Don't feel as if you are all alone, surely many may be in the same place or may be worse off. I know, sometimes things end up differently than we had hoped or expected. One does not always know where interests or abilities lie until later on, while in the midst of trying to manage. I would say, unless you have a definite plan in which certain schooling would be helpful, I would consider other avenues.
You might investigate areas of interest and seeing what is necessary to get where you want to go. It does seem one may be happier in a field which best utilizes one's natural leanings and interest, realizing you are in need of a better income, besides. Possibly through putting the word out, one can end up with an opportunity for something more approriate you had not known of.
You might consider testing for and applying for a position with the city, which provides better pay and good benefits, in order to have a new start in a lesser period of time. It might not be something you love, but then with your financial needs covered, could spend time fulfilling other interests or attending night courses for something else that may provide satisfaction, down the road.
Good luck with it all. And remember, you are not "lesser-than".. everyone is on their own path.
Going back to school would not guarantee a better career, but going to a trade school for an interest would. Another path would be to get a job in a big company and work your way up, there are always opportunities in these retail type jobs. I think you learn on the job for the most part, yes you need certain skills but the particulars are learned on the job. If you desire more time with kids, volunteer to work with them or become a big sister. I love volunteering with my local animal shelter too.
Owning--or being owned--by a house is not the end all. Or having children. You have a lot of freedom now to do what you want. Having a job, rather than a career is perfectly ok.
I have not had a career and I am 30. I hated it. I hated myself for it. I hated my failures. I hated being "educated" and never having had a career. I hated myself so much I tried to kill myself, but this was for reasons well beyond not having a career. I still hate myself, but I have retrieved a little of old spark I had when I was throwing my heart and soul into "establishing" myself. We'll see how it works. Still, the difference this time is that I am mentally prepared to fail despite my efforts, which in turn might lead me to...
To be honest, I'm not sure I really care for a career anymore...I'd rather just make 18-22$/hr and work 40 hours a week. No advancement. No change. No house. Just an average condo.
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Like this job or something similar I could see myself doing for 15-20 years.I'd jump at the change to be solely devoted to one organization and actually make a difference over the course of 2 decades. Starting and helping a place grow. ETC.
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I don't know, I'm not sure what the OP's issues are but I think many "menial" jobs can still lead to a career.
A McDonald's clerk can put in the time to be an Asst Mgr and then Mgr of a store.
A housekeeper and become a supervisor and manager of the department.
Etc, etc.
I suggest looking at local community colleges and checking out programs that are directly job training. A friend went to culinary school, became a certified chef, and makes a nice living. He has even been able to travel by taking jobs on tourist ships.
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