One of the things I dreaded most was going back to school. I had started  a paralegal training program, but with working full time, and taking care of a family, I just couldn't seem to keep up with the class work.  Recently, after being laid off, with no job prospects, I knew that the stars were telling me it was necessary to go back to school.  So many things had changed and with all the current education options, and much better financial aid options, so I decided to pursue an online paralegal degree. It was the same course work, but I never felt the same pressure as before. I was able to pace myself and upon completion was almost immediately employed. I do meaningful legal work I enjoy, all due to online education.