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.

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.

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.

Veterinary practices make it their mission to provide the finest care to our animal friends. Thanks to advancements in medicine and the field of animal health, there is a growing need for more highly trained staff to care for our pets. The perfect role to provide this care is the veterinary technician, or vet tech. With a projected 19 percent job growth between 2014 and 2024, it’s the fastest growing career in veterinary services. There is no better time than the present to enroll in a veterinary technician program.

When it's time to choose a college major or career path, it's nice pursue your unique interests and talents; however, if you have a large variety of interests and talents (lucky you!), the choice might not seem so simple. What do you do if you're a smart, creative "people" person who's all about kids, crafting, music, and reading?