Overcoming the fear - Al-Anon Family Group

Tenderheartsks · ~*Service Worker*~

Overcoming the fear

Jean4444 · ~*Service Worker*~

tender, I am 45 and just completing my masters, may pursue a PhD and I highly recommend that you go back and get what ever you want because it feels so good to accomplish the goal of it which will make you feel good in all sorts of ways that you may not even be able to imagine at the moment. In addition, believe me, employers are eager to hire people who have some life experience under their belts and some basic common sense and people skills that so many of the 20 year olds lack. YOU have a ton of skills THEY do not have BECAUSE of your age and don't you forget it!! Go for the degree! Hugs, J.

Tenderheartsks · ~*Service Worker*~

Jean, God bless you and thank you SO much for the encouragement!

I know there are more and more 'non-traditional' students in college these days. It's extra nice to hear from someone else in my age category who's pursuing a higher education! Good luck on your master's and I think going for your PhD is very admirable (((hugs)))

stormie · Senior Member

Tenderheart:

I'm another one who did not complete a formal education until the age of 45. I got a B.A. when I was 44 and a teaching credential when I was 45. I'm 53 now and continuing my education. I'm working on another teaching credential.

Sometimes, I hear that there is age discrimination. But I haven't ever experienced it. I think, in part, it's attitude. If one thinks old, then most likely one acts old. Now, I'm not trying to be a spring chicken! I enjoy my age and have no problem with it!

Don't let age stop you! Some courses I attend, I could be there grandmother (almost). I don't care. I think those who are in our age bracket or older should set an example for the younger generations. I truly believe one is never too old to learn, and, yep, go for those degrees if that is one's desire.

We're rooting for you! Stormie

Jean4444 · ~*Service Worker*~

Honestly, with the low level of people and social skills that many (not all) younger people have, we are looking better all the time- really. Also we are competent and dependable and our attention span is longer than 20 seconds. We have good common sense. There are plenty of people out there who value this, possibly more so because its in short supply. I agree with Stormy, its all in your attitude- sense of humor helps too! People love that in our hectic world! J.

Christy · ~*Service Worker*~

"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly."

Spread your wings and fly Ma'am :)

Christy

Leetle · Senior Member

((((((((tenderhearts)))))))
sending you my best wishes that you pursue the avenue right for you!

cookie1971 · ~*Service Worker*~

(((((Tenderheartsks)))))

I too am another nontraditional student. I completed my bachelors degree at age 47 and am now working on my PharmD. I found that when I was in pharmay school that I was not the oldest student by far.

Good luck in your pursuits!! I'm sure you will do well.

I quit school shen I was 21 and when I went back I found that I was more serious about my studies and I made much better grades then I did when I was in my 20's.

Let us know how you make out!!

Love and Blessings,

Claudia

sadako · Veteran Member

{{{sending you best wishes and applauding your great attitude!}}}

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