i am 28 years old am i too old to start a new career ?
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You're never too old to retrain. Go out and find something you enjoy doing. If your job is getting you down then quit.
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It's never too late.  Girl I work with is 30 something and she just started.  any degree is hard work but you can do it if you want it bad enough
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You could be wasting them on a battlefield or six feet under for that matter.\n\nI was close to 31, with our first child on the scene before i 'woke up'. Over the last 5 years, i have been involved in 7 new companies and have no problems whatsoever with career.\n\nI believe it helps to forget about material aims such as money, cars, etc and to focus on genuine goals. If you haven't already developed a vision and some life goals, then you MUST do this right now!\n\nRecently i came across a fantastic learning opportunity that can certainly help in this area (it has certainly reinvigorated my business life). If you would like some information, please let me know.\n\nYour life is yours 100%. Take control of it!\n\nAll the best.\n\nCheers\nAlister\nhttp://www.marketscience.com.au
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My mum trained to be a radiographer at the age of 38. I did my degree at 27 and my older brother has just started his dotor training atthe age of 34 - it's never too late to make yourself happy and try to turn your career life around. Don't put it off or in 5 or 10 or 15 years time you'll find yourself saying 'I wish i'd done 'x' course all those years ago ... but it's too late to change NOW' \n\nSo, no, it's never too late.
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I am starting over at 40+ and which someone would have answered this question for me when I graduated!!!\nType in CAREER EVALUSATION TESTS, on the web. Any search engine will do. You need a personality profile and career evaluation. Then you have to decide! Good luck!
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wow! im 20 and still no direction in life. i want to be a handyman but im also considering to be a nurse. i just want to be a nurse coz of the job security. but i really like doing hands-on stuff like being a handyman or doing landscape architecture.\n\nwell, my advice would be to study hard and exceed above what is expected of you. people might think you might now make the cut coz of ur age. prove em wrong, sir.
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As a rule, NO! It depends on the situation, but usually people of that age have a tremendous amount of experience in their field if they have been in the same line of work for a while.  This should be utilized in order to avoid making the same sort of mistakes that can be made by a "newbie" that is still discovering the subtle nuances that every career has.  Granted, if a person cannot compete at that age and has lost the drive or enthusiasm that it takes to stay competitive, then they have no business being in that position.  Also, if that person is resistant to change and doesn't want to lead, then they are a liability. But if I were the head of a company, I would try to strike a delicate balance between seasoned veterans who are battle tested, and upstart prospects who bring loads of energy and fresh ideas to the table.  That way, everyone gets the most out of the working relationship and prosperity is abound! \nPlease excuse my optimism but I believe that people can excel when put in the right environment.
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I say yes. Follow your passion and make a difference. If you are worried about your age, don't, 39 is a very reasonable age given your background and experiences. Lots of people pursue professional school around this age. Higher education cannot be wrong.\n\nI want to leave you with this:\n"Live as if today is our last day, learn as if we are going to live forever" - Gandhi
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I'm 29. Started thinking about your question also about 3-4 years back. Now I realized what I really want to do for the rest of my life.\n\nTo answer your question, ANYTHING. You're only 27. It seems old, but you're not. Going back to school for any master's degree is only 2-3 years. Or if you want to change jobs, you already have (I'm guessing) 4-6 years of experience, so you've proven your work experience.\n\nWhat I've done is look into some evening classes to learn the things that I'm really interested in. Rather than completely drop my work and income, I think a transition phase will work out best for my situation.
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I recall a study done in the mid 90's that said the average person will have 6 different careers in their lifetime.  I'm on number 4 and I am 42.  \n\nIt's never too late to change your career
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We have a fantastic opportunity that would fit round your current situation and given the right commitment from yourself you could turn it into a profitable business enabling you to give up your current job. We are looking for people to join our team in our health and beauty care business. We have the backing of a 27 year old company that is 110 countries worldwide.\nLike you i am in a job that i dont really want to be in, but since starting my own business up it has kept me motivated to see the bigger picture. I will be able to give up my full time job up and that will be thanks to this business. Everyday for me is a step closer to me realizing my dream and that is my biggest motivation.\nIf you would like to know more just contact me, do add your contact email tho!! Maybe like me this will be for you x.\nJust remember that where you are now is only a stepping stone to something bigger you just have to find that something bigger...
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I think much after 45 is waiting too long. But it depends on your training before hand. If you don't have any training at all, and are out of shape, the age is obviously going to be lower, but if you are well trained, then you could try to be professional later on.
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wait...whats the rush? I'm 30 and i wish i was still one
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You should really take stock and figure it out soon, especially if you are going to have to go back to school.  The older you get, the harder it will be to change careers.  \n\nSee if there is anything on the net or if a career counseling center can help.
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I have had a business since I was 18 years just using basic writing skills and selling my skills to others. In my 20's I became an independent consultant and have worked consistently into my 50's. I have several associates, young and mature who have packaged, marketed, and sold their "ideas" as consultants and freelancers as well. Search the net for some start-up tips and reading material. Who knows... you may come across one of my "how to" books. Good Luck.
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Don't set limits by your age. Do what you want to do when you are ready to do it and not a moment earlier.
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There are several people in my organization who are only 17, and are making more than $100 a day.  Everything is done on the internet, and no-one asks your age.\n\nThis is something you could get started now, and would continue to be a suppliment to your main career indefinitely.  It could even replace your day job in the future and help you to retire really really early!\n\nEmail me if you are interested in my specific organization, or find reliable sources for several of those types of jobs at this site.