too old?

meritaten

I cant count how many times I have 'changed careers'! have worked in almost every job. I am 'retired' now - but until my late fifties I worked, I took courses, worked, did a degree, worked, took more courses..........I think I live by the mantra 'I live and I learn'. am thinking now of what courses I want to do because I am bored!

you are never TOO old! ok some jobs are for younger people - but those with age and experience and qualifications can find work. it may not be in a narrow field which you expect to find jobs - but - Broaden your horizons!

sniffles

Are you serious? I started my real career at 40. Just you go right ahead, you are only a youngster, and good luck.

Tiglath

My mother changed careers in her early fifties - never too late

marisco_2

Heaven forbid when being just 32 is considered 'too old' to do anything. What hope does that give those of us way past that age! It is never too late to improve something in your life that you really want to change, or to set another goal and feel brave enough to try and achieve it. Change is stimulating and exciting and often leads you to a far happier and more contented place. Best of luck with whatever you decide to do next OP.

Toto

I went to uni and did another degree which was a complete and utter career change when I was 39. I was a session musician and went to do a degree in midwifery. It was a change which was forced on me due to health reasons but it was a massive shift none the less. I've done that, worked for a while and now (Monday) I'm starting a masters which means I change career again (although much more related this time).


Later this year we will be buying a house in Nashville TN and emigrating when my postgrad year is up.


I live by the mantra that you can do anything at all, at any time at all if you put your heart and soul into it. You may need to work very hard to achieve it and rarely is the good stuff easy but I find the biggest hurdle in life is getting past your own doubts and inability to embrace change.


Life is too short to waste plodding along wishing you were doing something else somewhere else.

ifstar

I had a massive career change at 29 (just before my 30th) and it was the best thing I've ever done.


If you are looking to go into social work etc then you might be bringing much more life experience than someone just out of college or university.

loubie_lou

No way!! Im 32 and just started my occupational therapy degree!

Go for it, there are ladies in their 50s on my course.

R_P_W

You have at least twice as many years of work before you retire than you have worked up to now. Only a third through your working life!

Flugelhorn

55 and thinking about another change..

margaretclare

No, 32 is certainly not too old for a career change.