PennyPriddy

Christian Scientists?

(Not a dig at Christians who are scientists, specifically Church of Christ, Scientist. Where they don't do science)

Edit to correct name and remove some confusion

A friend of mine is trying to get out of retail and into software (maybe web design, maybe data analysis, and I know she's thought about project management in the past). The problem is, a full blown boot camp or degree program is more expensive than a retail paycheck can handle.

She's been doing free and cheap online courses, but is there anything else she can do to get out of the job that's actively sucking her soul?

Additional detail: she does have a bachelor's degree, it's just in a field that needs a master's before jobs open up.

(in order of level of commitment) Call your senators. Donate to organizations who are doing more than Trump (Charity Navigator has a good list). Research why this hit the island so hard and talk to other people about it. Don't forget it's happening during the next news cycle.

I mean, now you can't accidentally kill any kids there. I've heard that makes the Dumbo ride less stressful.

LayChristian opinion (I'm assuming you're Christian since you used the word church but if I'm wrong this answer probably doesn't apply): You definitely don't need to go to church to talk to God or have a relationship with Him, since the point of Jesus was to renew our connection with God (the whole Holy Spirit deal).

The Bible does still call Christians to meet together for worship and teaching. I think it's because meeting with people who believe what we do is encouraging, gives us an opportunity to ask questions, share ideas and learn. It also gives us the ability to give back to God and other people in the church by helping out in the church and its work in the community.

Obviously meeting with other believers and helping out doesn't have to happen in a physical traditional church, but the act of meeting with other Christians and making time for God seem to be valuable to Him.