As any worker knows, juggling a job, family and your personal life is hard enough. Add going to school to the equation and it's easy to feel overwhelmed.

Despite the difficulty juggling work and school, there are ways to do so successfully, while also acquiring additional skills and benefits.

Going back to school, especially in a tough economy, can be highly beneficial for people of all ages. In 2008, the unemployment rate for people over 25 with an associate degree was 2 percent lower than for those with only a high school diploma, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For those with a bachelor's degree or higher, the unemployment rate was 3 percent lower.

Here are the stories of seven workers who successfully went back to school at a mature age:

The Internet has revolutionized so much of our everyday life in the last two decades, and how we attend school is no different. More and more students are taking classes online, sometimes as part of a traditional school-going experience, and sometimes as part of an online-only program. If you've considered earning a degree online and weren't sure if it's the right decision for you, read the experiences of these nine people who earned their degrees the virtual way.

It's no secret that in this market, jobs are hard to find. The secret is picking the right kind of job to look for, so that if the economy stays in the tank, your new job won't.

Career expert Laurence Shatkin, author of 150 Best Recession-Proof Jobs, states, "I'm not a fortune teller, and nobody's job is 100% secure, but I identified these based on information from the U.S. Department of Labor."

Looking toward the future for a more recession-proof career? Or has the current economy already kicked you into job search mode? No industry is safe from the forces of change, but one thing is certain: some industries are more likely to be where the jobs are.

Looking at the latest employment data is a sobering lesson in economics for most college grads: Rising unemployment in almost every state, companies cutting back on hiring amid a recession and a general uncertainty about where the economy will go next.

Find out why leadership training offers skills you can use wherever you work. AOL Find a Job uncovers leadership skills everyone can use.

Career coaches aren't just for America's CEOs. Today everyone, from nurses to educators, marketers to technology engineers can profit from the personalized advice a career coach provides.

Each of us learns differently. Some learn best by hearing, others by seeing. Some need to involve themselves in a hands-on way to "get it." Most of us learn using a combination approach, but we usually favor one way.

Preparing for a career in nursing? This article tells about the evolution of the nursing profession and educational path nurses can take.

There always will be big business and the multiple web technologies it helps foment in startups across the nation. So in recessionary times, does it make sense to pursue a career in a so-called "bulletproof" field?

This is not your typical story from AOL Find a Job where a detached journalist reports on a trend, personality or opportunity. This is my story of personal reinvention.

Cyndie Miles says her job was neither downsized nor outsourced. Her position as a designer at a mid-size metropolitan newspaper in Southern California was "consolidated"...

Mia Hillsman and Meghan Friesen loved their MBA course setup at the University of Chicago Booth Business School, but they felt something was missing...

After leaving her high-salary job and the company she founded to teach high-schoolers marketing and economics...

Why would Linda, a busy working mom juggling the multiple challenges of office and home life, think she would be able to complete a four-year college degree on the side?

For decades, the businesses have utilized sophisticated research techniques to improve company performance. One such tool utilizes "mystery shoppers," a virtual army of regular Janes and Joes who shop for the benefit of all mankind.

The learning center at Long Beach City College looks like any other across the nation... Perhaps surprisingly, though, to an outsider is the fact that most of the students brushing up on their studies here are adults.

Have you reached a point in your work life where you're asking: "how have I made a difference?" Teaching is a career that can put your desire to serve others into action.