Going to school is another way to improve your job skills. Take some classes at a technical school, learn a new trade, or even go back to school for that degree you have always wanted.
Adult students are often good learners and do quite well.
To help pay for school, look into scholarships, loans, or veteran's benefits. Most schools have a financial aid office that can help you find sources of money for your schooling. When Caroline M. began hemodialysis, she didn't feel ready to take on all the tasks of her busy interior design job. She asked her sister Beth, a social worker, and some of her friends, for advice. With their help, Caroline thought of several ideas.