First Class degree at aged 51

xapprenticex

Voyager2002 wrote: »

That is a post for another forum, or you could just pick up a legal textbook on divorce and family law.

Are you a moderator now? The post goes where I put it thank you very much. or you could just click on that report button if you feel aggrieved, may make you feel warm and tingly inside :money:

RoccoBunny wrote: »

We were married 23 years, and, as he was a high earner, and me a stay at home mum, it meant that the court ordered on the side of disparity of our our earnings/potential earnngs. We are very best friends still, and he will be coming to my graduation. He is still a high earner, flying off to Isle of Man and Jersey weekly as part of his job.

Thanks for taking the time to respond to that, like yourself, I kinda speak my mind and if I have a question about something someone says, I'll ask, as I would in person. Fair enough, at least you are both friends too. You sound like the kind of person I'd get along with at work.

DCFC79

Congrats Rocco, I wish you the best.

Murphybear

Firstly, congrats on your degree.

If you are in the financial position to be able to do a Masters/PhD then why not do it for your own satisfaction? Do it because you want to do it:T

I have a friend who got an excellent degree in the 1970s and she taught this subject. Since retiring she has got 2 totally different degrees from the OU. She studied for her own benefit and thoroughly enjoyed it. Why not do the same, studying is good for the brain, use it or lose as the MH professionals say

missbiggles1

If you're financially sorted, I'd go for the academic route and do your Masters and PhD.

Tiddlywinks

RoccoBunny wrote: »

No, it really doesn't matter, but it did come across as a put down. I am sure it would not come across like that in person, no bother.

RoccoBunny wrote: »

This post has really annoyed me, and thank you Voyager. If you are not even married yet, then why even be picking up on this, He did not cheat on me, nor me him. Sometimes marriages do not work for other reasons, and the courts decide who has put what into the marriage, and what they are likely to acheive in years to come. Lifetime maintenance is very rare nowadays.

You really do need to grow a thicker skin - you are posting on a public forum; all of life is here.

As to your degree- congratulations and enjoy your achievement.

However, coming back down to earth, a degree is not that unique anymore. I'm not saying this to put you down but to manage your expectations.

You need to decide what you want out of life. Do you want to enter paid employment? You could do some voluntary work instead.

Is psychology, as a subject, your passion? Or was it chosen because it's 'generic' at the degree stage?

We don't know you. You need to have a go at some self reflection and work out what will give you satisfaction.

You certainly shouldn't measure yourself or others by their educational achievements - there's so much more to life.

Only you know your own personal drivers.

RoccoBunny

daytona0 wrote: »

Littlewoods catalogues call center! *shudder* Wirral by any chance? :rotfl:

No Preston, was a glutton for punishment, as went back twice, then it was sold To Carphone Warehouse, and went back again!

RoccoBunny

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

You really do need to grow a thicker skin - you are posting on a public forum; all of life is here.

As to your degree- congratulations and enjoy your achievement.

However, coming back down to earth, a degree is not that unique anymore. I'm not saying this to put you down but to manage your expectations.

You need to decide what you want out of life. Do you want to enter paid employment? You could do some voluntary work instead.

Is psychology, as a subject, your passion? Or was it chosen because it's 'generic' at the degree stage?

We don't know you. You need to have a go at some self reflection and work out what will give you satisfaction.

You certainly shouldn't measure yourself or others by their educational achievements - there's so much more to life.

Only you know your own personal drivers.

I don't have any 'expectations', which is exactly why I was on here, my original post was asking if I have anything to offer in the workplace.

Oh, I am so well aware life consists of more, and this is one iota, and also aware I need to grow a thicker skin.

Maybe that is why I was under mental health services for a lot of the degree, after a breakdown, but I have fought back, just not quite there yet. It was one step at a time. This is the first step. This forum is very unwelcoming sometimes, people change their posting positions in an instant, very strange.

Detroit

If you are considering moving into the workplace, I'd recommend starting with voluntary work of a type that uses your knowledge and transferable skills gained from your degree.

This gives the opportunity to reaquaint yourself with the workplace and gain even more skills and experience to further enhance your employability.

There's some really interesting volunteer roles where your degree would be an asset, such as working for Samaritans or other counselling charities, or for CAB or other advisory agency.

I know CAB vols perform a huge range of roles from advising, obviously, to campaigning for social justice, research, and representation at court and tribunal.

It's worthwhile work, and offers plenty of challenge. A large proportion of vols get paid work as a result of the experience they gain, regardless of their time of life.

Your might even be able to combine it with doing your masters at the same time.

Tiddlywinks

RoccoBunny wrote: »

I don't have any 'expectations', which is exactly why I was on here, my original post was asking if I have anything to offer in the workplace.

Oh, I am so well aware life consists of more, and this is one iota, and also aware I need to grow a thicker skin.

Maybe that is why I was under mental health services for a lot of the degree, after a breakdown, but I have fought back, just not quite there yet. It was one step at a time. This is the first step. This forum is very unwelcoming sometimes, people change their posting positions in an instant, very strange.

I don't think you and I have been reading the same thread... you seem to see some things in a very negative way.

libra10

When I hit my late forties I decided to return to education as a mature student, and gained 4 A Levels. I was accepted to do a degree course at the University of Central Lancashire, in Preston, opting for Pyschology.


However, a job offer came along, and considering all the work involved in completing such a complex degree, decided to opt for the job instead of the course.


Just adding my comments to admire your motivation, determination and courage to put in all the hours of work involved, and gaining such a prestigious degree.


Hope that you find an interesting and absorbing job in whatever field you choose.


Best wishes