Worried I want back to school for no reason, should I try to get experience in other ways?
I am a recent graduate of a marketing diploma and, unfortunately, am struggling to find work in my field. I previously worked as an Assistant Manager at a retail clothing store, and they have offered me a higher position with decent pay. I went to school because I wanted more than what this company was offering me at the time, and I was frustrated working evenings and weekends and not getting paid well. This new position comes with a big raise compared to two years ago when I left, and although I would be working evenings and weekends again, I would be on track for an eventual promotion in a few years, which would no longer be the case. Sounds good in theory, but I fear I would feel like I went back to school for nothing if I did not give marketing a shot... I am scheduled to meet with the district manager and the director of stores this week, and I am wondering whether I should ask about opportunities to work with the company's marketing team occasionally. I don't want to lose the skills I have learned, and it could be a good way to stand out and maybe even be considered for a position in the head office someday? I am just dreading going back to this company but maybe if I can get an in working on what I actually studied it would not make me feel like I wasted my time so much. Any advice is appreciated