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There are ... 4 people 50+ in my Social Service Work class... and ... a few in their 30's.. all the rest except for me in their 20's. I'm now the youngest person in the class at 19.
 

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All the advise given here has been excellent! Career changes happen - either by choice or force, as has been noted here as well. Age and maturity will have a lot to do with your decisions in life. Coupled with the market, people in their 30s and 40s often find themselves searching for new careers... looking for their passion. The new college era has become much more embracing of non-traditional aged students within the last 10 years. I think you would find yourself comfortable in the setting, especially given that you have drive and determination, it seems, to realize and act upon your goals.

I encourage you to consider taking some courses as electives in the area that interest you. Make sure the courses can be transferrable though within your degree program. Talk with professionals in the arena to see if it is a fit for you and then do some shadowing. First hand knowledge and experience is the key to making appropriate decisions.

Good luck and "just do it!"

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All the advise given here has been excellent! Career changes happen - either by choice or force, as has been noted here as well. Age and maturity will have a lot to do with your decisions in life. Coupled with the market, people in their 30s and 40s often find themselves searching for new careers... looking for their passion. The new college era has become much more embracing of non-traditional aged students within the last 10 years. I think you would find yourself comfortable in the setting, especially given that you have drive and determination, it seems, to realize and act upon your goals.

I encourage you to consider taking some courses as electives in the area that interest you. Make sure the courses can be transferrable though within your degree program. Talk with professionals in the arena to see if it is a fit for you and then do some shadowing. First hand knowledge and experience is the key to making appropriate decisions.

Good luck and "just do it!"

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thanks alot!!! it is true.. some of my friends have went back to school.. and I was happy with what I have been doing for the last 10 years.. but I really NEED some stability in my life...
And There are plenty of things that I know I would LOVE to do.. but I am not sure if they would pay the bills.

so. I must choose wisely.

D
 

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thanks alot!!! it is true.. some of my friends have went back to school.. and I was happy with what I have been doing for the last 10 years.. but I really NEED some stability in my life...
And There are plenty of things that I know I would LOVE to do.. but I am not sure if they would pay the bills.

so. I must choose wisely.

D

Hey, for me I have to say that money isn't everything. I was making nice bank as a web designer/developer for corporate websites before I decided to go to grad school to get a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a Specialization in Transpersonal Psychology when I was 32.

Not only did I go back to school, changing my career path permenantly and completely, I moved 2000 miles to the west to do it. I moved from Davenport, Iowa to Oakland, California.

I love what I do and I can't imagine not having made that choice. I was very comfortable financially but I was miserable doing what I did. Now I'm poor, but happy, and in massive debt because of student loans, etc.

It all comes down to what you value the most. For me it's personal development and spiritual growth that top the list. Money is something that allows me to get along in life and is a tool. It certainly doesn't buy me happiness.

Don't get me wrong, I make ends meet. My life is very frugal though.

And I love stability. I'm a Capricorn after all. And my first degree is a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in French. And, yet, career changes are a fact of life in the 21st Century. It's re-tool or lose your place in the workforce because things are changing so fast. Take a chance. And sometimes you can be happy and earn lots of money at the same time... I hope that after being fully licensed after my internship that I'll become "comfortable" financially again...
 

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I agree with what Simcha said...money isn't everything. I chose finance because it energizes me to be able to help others in that way. I want to get into investments and financial planning...I like to see people become empowered and make wise choices for their futures.
 

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I just got this image of you as the nude beach security guy...

"Yes miss, every woman over a D cup must have the penile cavity search. Would you like me to start behind or with the cleavage miss?" :laugh:
ROTFLMAO

DJG, do it! You only regret the things in life which you don't do.

I'm 41 and will be embarking on a new career soon as well; and yes it does require that I take classes and become certified. Sure I'm a tad bit nervous, but it's something I really want to do.
 

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ROTFLMAO

DJG, do it! You only regret the things in life which you don't do.

I'm 41 and will be embarking on a new career soon as well; and yes it does require that I take classes and become certified. Sure I'm a tad bit nervous, but it's something I really want to do.

You go, Girl!:smile: