<prompt> Human: Hello, I am 32 years old and work as a marketing coordinator for a manufacturing company. Most days are a drag and I usually feel like Im just waiting for the day to be over. I hate that feeling and wish I had a job that I felt happy at and enjoyed to do. I really enjoy helping people and would love to work in the recovery field. So Ive considered going back to school to get my Bachelors in Social Work. I already have an associates degree, but I have a ton of student loans.I guess Im mostly afraid of taking out more loans that I already have trouble paying back. Not to mention, to work in the recovery field, I have been told by many that to actually achieve financial success within this field, I would need to get a Masters. That seems so unrealistic to me, not because Im necessarily lazy, but because I dont even know where to begin.Any suggestions?Edit: Well I left this part out, but I am in recovery and have been for the past 3 years. I still attend my meetings daily, I hang out and talk to addicts and alcoholics every day of my life as well. I am very well versed with this particular field, and I do know that there are opportunities in my area.Edit 2: Thanks everyone for your input. This was a huge help honestly. I think Im gonna do a little more research before committing to something like going back to school. My community recovery center actually accepts volunteers too so maybe I can get my craving of helping someone taken care of through that portal.  <response>: I guess Im mostly afraid of taking out more loans that I already have trouble paying back.Then dont go back to school. It sounds like you already know you cant afford it but youre not sitting down to do a budget and face the music. A masters degree in any field is a lot of schooling. When would start working? How long would the degree take? How much would the entire endeavour cost you? What are the opportunity costs involved?You may be able to do a career switch to something more fulfilling that doesnt require as much, if any, schooling. 