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How hard would you say it is to get into a field without the required degree? Because I feel like what's weighing me down is not that I'm unwilling to learn, but that I struggle to prosper under the monotonous lecture->exam system that is a requirement for most degrees.
It's really dependent on the field. I started a job as a temp and then proved that I was smart enough to do other things, so I got hired permanently, but it wasn't in the field I was studying, just something I ended up enjoying. There are some jobs where that won't cut it. Whatever your dream job is might be one of those, but I don't really believe in dream jobs, so I was open to stuff that seemed kind of weird on the surface. I learned a lot about what mattered to me in a job doing that.
Where do you live? If the US, (but look into it if not) check out Western Governor's University. The format might be exactly what you're looking for.
They have one or two assignments per class and let you take those assignments as quickly as you want. So you could finish a course in 3 days if you want (which is exactly what I did several times). I got through my Bachelor's in 1 year, and my Master's in 1 month. Literally 1 month. And each degree had included industry certifications. I was able to do it so fast because I could hyper focus on the content, not have to sit in lectures all day, and take the test when I knew I could pass. It was perfect for me.
What nobody seems to say is that what the degree is in doesn't matter that much and nobody cares where it's from. It's mostly a checkbox for hiring.
People are suggesting to take a year off. I disagree because you sound like me. Taking a year off meant I didn't go back for 8 years. Took me almost a decade just to get a Bachelor's.
If WGU is not an option for you, stick it out with one program and just get it done. It'll suck much less now than later. And trust me when I say I know how hard it is now. Don't worry about what the degree is in, don't worry about how long it takes while you're in it, just get it done now because you'll regret not doing it if you wait too long.
Ooh this sounds perfect for me. I'll have a look if something similar exists over in my country. Was yours an online course? (It sounds like it would suit the format). Yeah I feel like if I went on hiatus now I would settle in a job/place I wouldn't want to leave but be stuck with limited prospects. I might sign up for a bachelors in coding (which I can already do) just to tick the box and devote all my remaining effort to extracurriculars/internships in the fields I'm interested in.
Yeah, entirely online. It was absolutely perfect for me, so hopefully something exists near you. I don't know if WGU takes international students, but look into it because it's asynchronous, so you don't need to worry about timezones.
https://www.wgu.edu/admissions/international-transfer-credit.html
Anyway, good luck out there! Commit fully to something because that regret later sucks.