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Go back to school for a career change in my 30s
Mid-term — 6 months to 2 years
Context
I've been in the same field for almost a decade and I'm done with it. Going back to school feels like the way out, but it's expensive, takes 2 years, and I'd have to either quit or go part-time.
Goal
Work out whether this actually opens the door I think it does, or if I'm paying a lot for a credential that won't change much.
Analysis dimensions — pre-configured
Reversibility30
Upside Potential65
Downside Severity60
Downside Likelihood45
Dependency Risk40
Long-Term Alignment72
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