After working at the same job for five years, I had grown comfortable with my daily routine and was perfectly content with my situation.
Until recently, I had never put much thought into my career and how far it could take me. I had been content to simply remain in my current role, but I had recently realised that I was not reaching my full potential.
I started to question myself and didn’t think that I was doing anything wrong, until I realised that fresh grads were getting a higher position than me and have a better path for progression.
Got persuaded to take a degree so that I can be promoted
I had heard from my colleagues that the only way to get promoted was to have a degree, and after a lot of contemplation, I decided to take the plunge and enroll in a university course.
It was a difficult decision to make as I was no longer young and had to balance my studies with a full-time job.
At first, I found it challenging to juggle my studies and work, but I was determined to make it work. I would often stay up late at night to finish my assignments and would come into work exhausted the next day. After a few months, I began to get used to the new routine and was able to manage my time more effectively.
I was also pleasantly surprised by how much I was enjoying my studies. I was learning so much more than I had anticipated and the course was giving me an entirely new perspective on the world.
I was even beginning to make new friends with fellow students who shared my enthusiasm for learning.
Completed my degree and got the promotion I wanted
After about a year, I was able to complete my degree and was feeling more confident about my prospects. I was sure that I had a better chance at getting promoted now that I had a degree, and sure enough, my hard work paid off.
I was ecstatic when I was offered the promotion, and I could not believe that all the hard work had paid off. I felt a huge sense of accomplishment and was proud of myself for persisting even when I felt like throwing in the towel.
Having a degree has opened up a new world of opportunities for me. I feel more confident in my abilities and am sure that I am now in a better position to take on new challenges.
I now understand why having a degree is so important and why it is such an advantage in the workplace.
I am so glad that I made the decision to go back to university, and I encourage anyone else in a similar position to take the plunge.
It is never too late to upgrade your skills and open up new possibilities for yourself.