Any ideas for a new career?

[pitstopbunny]

I am 38 years old and have spent most of my working life doing basic admin jobs. I have 10 O levels and 3 A levels but have never really put them to any use. I have got fed up with my previous jobs very quickly and it was suggested to me it was because I wasn't using my brain or stretching myself enough!
I am at a point in my life where I am considering retraining and trying to establish a career, but I am not sure what to do. I cannot afford to go to Uni as I am single and financially I do not think I'd manage. Does any one have any ideas of what I could do, whether it be home study or an apprenticeship. I am more arty/creative then scientifically inspired and I am really open to any suggestions.

[pocahontas]

hi. i am doing a home university course and find the rates and fees are actually low. i am doing a degree in geo science and absolutley love it! it is a struggle sometimes but retainable! its mostly everthing like fossils, space, geology etc.my dream is to do the course and go to australia to fulfill my ambition. i hop this helps!

[pitstopbunny]

I should also add that I love the outdoors, so the idea of conservation, ecology and animals particulaly appeals