Well, to begin, I'm 32 years old. I feel like I've wasted a large portion of my life doing jobs to just get by and pay rent/bills. When I was a teen in school and they had career days, I never knew what I wanted.

Up until recently I have realized what I have a high interest in, but I'm not even sure how to get into a field.

I dropped out of high-school in my final year (I'd rather not explain why) I never got my ged but I have some great qualities and achievements. I've owned my own business, I was in management at Dominos for 2 years and won GM Rookie of The Year from Corporate.

The downside is what really interests me, isn't what I've been doing for my "career path"

I've been absolutely loving caring for my reptiles and fish. (6 fish tanks and 5 reptile tanks) and I absolutely love dinosaurs, fossils and ancient animal life. I've also really wanted to be a paleontologist but I feel like I couldn't do it 😕 (partially because I don't know how to get into the field..)

I'm not sure what fields could be based around these above things. I've tried to apply as a free volunteer at the national aquarium, but someone with more experience was picked. I'm not sure how to gain more experience and knowledge. I'm just hoping it isn't to late to get into a career I love and am passionate about. I know I probably have to get my GED first.

Any suggestions? How would one approach getting into a career with animals? I can't go to a college. I'm not sure if an online class would actually work.