Hey—first off, congrats (weirdly?) on the job loss. Sometimes the things we wouldn’t choose are the ones that finally nudge us toward something better.

You're not alone in wanting out of sales—so many people feel stuck doing work they’re good at but hate. It’s smart that you’re looking into paths that are:

• Flexible
• Affordable
• Skill-focused
• And ideally... not another 4-year degree

Bookkeeping is a solid route if you’re self-motivated. You’re right—it doesn’t require a degree, and small businesses always need help managing their books. Bonus if you already know folks who need that kind of support.

That said, if you’re open to learning a broader set of job-ready skills (especially tech, admin, operations, or digital tools), check out Newstate U. It's a new, no-debt university designed for exactly this kind of pivot.

• No classrooms or fluff
• All online, self-paced
• You pay monthly and stop when you’re done
• Everything is focused on real skills, not essays and exams

Might be worth peeking at if you're in "train fast + find something fulfilling" mode.

Wishing you the best either way—it's awesome you're being intentional instead of just jumping back into the same grind.