Do you feel like your current career is going nowhere? Are you thinking about going back to school to study something new but you're not sure what to study? When you're stuck in what feels like a dead-end job, it can be easy to see that you want to do something else, but it's not always so easy to figure out exactly what you want to do with the rest of your life. If this sounds like you, becoming a massage therapist may be the answer that you've been looking for. There are a number of reasons why you might want to become a massage therapist, including the following:

High demand 

As you no doubt know so well, modern life is stressful. Without any relief for that stress, it's actually possible to get physically ill as a result of overworking. In massage classes, you'll learn how to help people deal with the physical manifestations of stress. Since people are always wanting this type of assistance, you'll be able to find many openings for jobs in this field. Unlike many other fields where demand can vary greatly, a skilled massage therapist is almost guaranteed to be able to find work.

Fast completion

Going back to school to study at a college or university can take several years; by then, it's possible that the job market will have moved on and you'll be back in the same place as you are now. In contrast, massage classes take only a few months to complete. The whole process will be done almost before you realize it. While others are still working on obtaining their second or third college degree, you could already be back out in the real world, earning a good salary in your new career as a massage therapist. 

Low cost of entry

A standard college degree can cost thousands of dollars, even if it's a second or third degree. This can make going back to school an unreasonable dream for many people. In contrast, massage classes will cost you a fraction of that price. Instead of struggling to figure out how you'll pay for tuition and books while both working and going to school, you may be able to pay for the classes out of the savings that you already have. You won't have to deal with crippling student loan debt when you don't have to take out any student loans to attend the classes.