I figured I’d post this in the Toronto instance because people living here would understand my dilemma a bit better.

I’m currently WFH doing L1 help desk work.

I had ended up homeless at one point and could not finish my education. Now that I’m mostly stable I’ve been thinking about going to college, which I think is especially important in Canada because >58% of people have a college or university credential.

Option 1: I finish my computer networking diploma part-time. Would take me a year.

Option 2: I forgo my education for a bit and attain the CCNA while looking for opportunities to leave helpdesk.

Option 3: I start an online degree like WGU/Athabasca and graduate in 4 years

I think I’m supposed to finish my diploma, but it would take me 3 years to finish a 2 year diploma. The choice seems really obvious but I’m at a loss. I don’t want to remain uneducated but it’s hard for me to find the time or money to commit to full time schooling. Hope this post made sense.