<prompt> Human: 26 years old. Im having a lot of trouble planning my life in order to be as successful as possible.I was in the Marine Corps for 4 years and when I got out in 2014, as planned, I immediately started going to college that Fall. I obtained an Associates in Bus. Admin from a community college and decided to move to another state for a better school and life. They accepted all but 5 courses; 3 because the course wasnt at their level and 2 because they were Cs. Anyway, Im still going to school full-time, including summers, so I can graduate as soon as possible. Im expected to graduate Summer 2020, but could be as early as Spring 2020 if I take 5 courses a semester, instead of the 4 Im currently taking. The University I go to is pretty challenging so Im not sure how Id handle 5. I also need to fit in a required internship one summer and Im not sure how many, if any, courses Id be able to take while doing that.A huge concern of mine is that Ill be 29 when I finally get a bachelors degree and JUST starting a career. And this is IF I get a job soon after graduating. As I said earlier, I currently have an Associates in Business Admin. Im a finance major. The only work experience I have was in the Marine Corps. I dont really know how companies view military as experience when going through applicants. In all honesty, I wouldnt be surprised if it didnt hold much credibility at all.I lurk a lot on this subreddit and see everyone talking about jobs and promotions. About how important it is to get experience and hop around to new jobs for better pay, maxing out 5500year on IRAs401ks, etc etc. Im still trying to knock out a few more general education courses and sitting in these required classes, like art history and science, are really making me question if Im making the right decision by going to school full time and not getting my foot in the door in the workforce.Financial Situation:I currently bring home 3400 a month and after expenses I have 900. Which isnt bad, Id say...The 3450 consists of 1750 GI Bill and 1700 disability. However, I could be working some low paying entry-level finance-related job and not only be making MORE money than I am now but Id be gaining work experience as well. This is assuming that the job would be paying more than 1750mo to substitute what I make going to school full-time, which I think is quite possible. And I want to make it clear that I want to get a degree at some point. Im just not sure if putting jobswork experience on hold is the best way to do it. Id have to explain in interviews why I went from 2014-2020 going to school and not working at all. What are my best options for a successful life? Im very concerned about starting a career so late with no real work experience outside the Marine Corps and how it will effect me in the long run.  <response>: I think youre underestimating the value of having Marine Corps experience on your resume. Employers likely wont question why theyre looking at a 29 year old undergrad when they see that. Its a career change, not a gap on your resume. Keep your head up. Stay in school and stick it out. Focus on your studies, get good grades and then hit the job market. 