No matter what profession you’re in, you may have questions about your career. Was this the right choice? Am I making an impact? How much longer do I want to be doing this?

Feeling stuck in your career is more common than you think – a report from the nonprofit research group Conference Board revealed 52.3 percent of Americans are unsatisfied or unhappy at work. The good news is that there are ways to avoid common traps that make you feel stuck in your career. Online courses are certainly one way to become unstuck, especially when combined with the other suggestions below to boost your job outlook and opportunities.

We’re guessing this is you: Former college student who didn’t earn your degree, but wants to pick up where you left off and finish things up as quickly as possible.

Whether you’ve had some undergraduate experience or have already earned a degree and started your career, returning to school as an adult is an empowering decision. The choice to continue your higher education is a personal one, but it’s not one you are navigating alone: according to the National Center for Education Statistics, 40 percent of all college students are over the age of 25.

At Ashworth College, we are committed to flexible online degrees and career programs. Students in higher education—from working professionals to recent high school graduates—have a variety of personal responsibilities that contribute to busy schedules. That’s why we designed flexible, accredited programs with all students in mind. From time, pace, and location to payment plans and affordability, here’s what our promise of flexibility means for you.

With all the time and attention you devote to your family, adding college into the mix can seem like an absurd impossibility. Yet in some cases, you might find it necessary in order to better provide for your children and develop yourself as a human being. Fortunately, there are many online options available that allow you to get higher education on your own terms without the sacrifice of attending a traditional college.