You can defitely start a career with a 2-year degree. But, if you need to provide for your family, you should probably look into 4-year degree and opportunituies that provide growth (gyms, studios that help supply clients, staff development, continuing ed., etc)
Develop some sort of goal as far as "how much do you need to make" to sustain your family? What types of changes do you need to make to your own budget, in order to fulfil your dream of becoming a trainer? Ask yourself:
Am I ready to work long, odd hours?
Am I ready to receive a different pay check every week?
Am I ready to go out an get clients?
Am I ready to give up some things?
Am I ready to train different kinds people all day?
I understand if you hate your job. I don't blame me for wanting to get out. No one should work in something they hate. But, if you were a single guy, this would be easier. But if you need to provide for a family, you really need to put yourself in an advantageous position to succeed--whether that is a 2-yer degree or 4.
In the end, its really "who" you know in ANY field. The EASIEST way to becoming successful is finding someone who is "in line" and ask them for "cuts". There are plenty of people in this field that have made it based on the connections they have.
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