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Going back to school in early 30s
Posted on 7/16/22 at 5:59 am
Posted on 7/16/22 at 5:59 am
I’m considering going back to college for an IT or business management degree. I have been welding for years and I am currently doing field maintenance on heavy equipment for a steel plant. I bring home around 1500 a week but I work 50 hours minimum a week, usually 60. I am not married and while I like my job I don’t really know how I’d feel about it once I get older because of the heat here in central AL. I’m beginning to have a lot of trouble with carpel tunnel and wanna preserve my body. I’d like to be able to possibly have some a/c at work in my later years of life. I don’t have a lot of bills so I could cut back to 40 hrs and still get by with less impulse buying. I’m trying to think long term. Would you bite the bullet and go back to school knowing your 30s will be over basically by the time you earn a bachelors?
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Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:03 am to FahQGump
It’s never too late my friend. You are young.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:03 am to FahQGump
Do it online and it's not that big of a deal - just have to have the same initiative as you would have in your teens/early 20's to get assignments turned in on time while keeping your current job satisfied. A couple of my friends did it and are much happier. I've considered it as well but I'm in my 40's now and about to get saddled with hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical debt. Looks like I'm stuck in truckin' until I retire.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:06 am to FahQGump
Do it. I went back for 2nd time later than that.
Applaud you for thinking ahead and giving yourself options you don't know exist as of now.
There are many high quality hybrid/online options that may suit your current life well (did not exist when I went back 1st time; 2nd time was thing of beauty).
Good luck!
Applaud you for thinking ahead and giving yourself options you don't know exist as of now.
There are many high quality hybrid/online options that may suit your current life well (did not exist when I went back 1st time; 2nd time was thing of beauty).
Good luck!
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:06 am to FahQGump
Go for it. I graduated law school in 2000. I went back 3 years ago and just finished 2 masters degrees and I’m working on my PhD now. I’ll be 50 in December. I had no idea what to expect after 20 years but it’s been a great experience. It’s so much easier now to manage school with technology and online options etc. best of luck amigo
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:08 am to FahQGump
If one of those two degrees allows you to reach your long-term goals, then go for it. Legitimately, my concern for you is that it feels like those two aren’t really really related on their face, and are you going to have the freedom in your current role to actually cutback on the hours to devote time to school?
Of course, you can always switch up what you are studying, if you decide to. Does your employer have any need for what you want to study? Cyber security is a necessity for everyone now. Maybe they would be willing to help you move into a new role as an expert in the industry.
Of course, you can always switch up what you are studying, if you decide to. Does your employer have any need for what you want to study? Cyber security is a necessity for everyone now. Maybe they would be willing to help you move into a new role as an expert in the industry.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:30 am to FahQGump
I went back in my 30s and never regretted it
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:37 am to FahQGump
I did. It’s never a bad idea, but have a plan for after. Nobody will be waiting on the other side with a job offer for you.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:38 am to FahQGump
I would say to do it, but if you're going to be working 40 hours a week, don't take 15 credits or anything like that.
The last thing you want to do is go back, have not enough time to deal with your classes, and throw your money/time/energy down the drain.
The last thing you want to do is go back, have not enough time to deal with your classes, and throw your money/time/energy down the drain.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:41 am to FahQGump
My dad went to college at 33 and was an union electrician making good money.
He says he maybe didn’t make a ton more money than if he would have remained an electrician but it was much easier on his body and he found a job he liked and didn’t want to retire from until he was 70.
He says he maybe didn’t make a ton more money than if he would have remained an electrician but it was much easier on his body and he found a job he liked and didn’t want to retire from until he was 70.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:43 am to FahQGump
I couldn't imagine having to wake up for 40 years and go work outside, I went to school so I can work in a controlled environment.
Frick the heat and Frick the cold
Frick the heat and Frick the cold
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:44 am to FahQGump
Do it. Then take your experience along with the new degree and approach your company’s executive management team to offer assistance with projects related to field work. Most IT shops today are filled with nerds that have never been outside of a cubicle or now their houses. Having someone come in to those teams that can explain how the actual work gets done is amazing. Same is true for actual project management teams. People get a construction management degree and go right into planning or project controls and never burn a rod or turn a wrench. The disconnect from field to administration is getting worse.
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Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:47 am to FahQGump
Do it. Hell you’re not married so at least try to get up in some 20 year olds guts
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:47 am to FahQGump
Do research and talk to advisors before choosing degree. The Biz Mgmt may not pay off. If I remember correctly a lot of business grads have difficulty getting hired and or have a long climb to make better salary.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 6:52 am to deltaland
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Do it. Hell you’re not married so at least try to get up in some 20 year olds guts
Posted on 7/16/22 at 7:32 am to FahQGump
I went back and got my undergrad at 39 and my mba after that. It has paid off tremendously. If you’re not in the business field already I’d go the IT route.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 7:38 am to FahQGump
I’d do it but definitely have a plan. Business Management. What do you want to do with that degree when you get out? One thing I thought about in college was that I wanted to know exactly what I would be doing when I graduated. That’s why I picked engineering. Business Management gives you flexibility but it doesn’t nail down exactly what you’ll be doing.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 7:44 am to FahQGump
DO IT!!!! I turned 38 this month and got my degree in May after a 20 year break.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 7:55 am to FahQGump
I am in my late 30's and will graduate next year. I wouldn't go for business management, but going back to school is an interesting experience. I say do it, but would lean towards a STEM degree.
Posted on 7/16/22 at 7:58 am to armsdealer
34 yrs old here and back in school getting my MBA. It’s definitely challenging in the sense that my brain just isn’t as sharp as it used to be, but I’m much more engaged and eager now than I ever was. I’ll be done next spring.
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