Careeristic assumptions?

[Itchy]

Does this still hold true? , that you should never start a profession in your 30s? , what I'm talking about is things like law , engineering , accounting etc.

The reason for this that a degree is only a starting point after that there is more study and a manditory period of working for somebody else.

Since employers are ageist and it would be impossible to get experience if you did graduate in your 30s even if you pass your exams you can never be qualified.

Just semi dreaming and cursing myself why did I not do engineering! (phanny's post) , and its not the usual settle into your job 10 years later can it and restudy for something else.


Any thoughts?

thanks
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[feef]

I know of one woman who started a law degree in her late 30's and went on to become a lawyer in her mid 40's While she didn't have as much law experience as an established lawyer, she DID have much more real-world experience than a graduate would have.

so no.. I don't think it's the be-all and end-all in some professions

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[Cazza]

Open University or any other distance learning programme. If you want to change profession you will have to work for it but it is definitely possible.

I didn't go to Uni after A levels because I still didn't have a clue what I wanted to do. 5 years later I found the perfect opening within my own company (environmental), pushed my way in and am now on the way to being health, safety and environmental specialist. But believe me I am putting the time in through study - been studying for different professional quals since 2001 now.

Don't write yourself off atall; if you think you've got a knack for engineering and will be capabale of picking up the study books go for it! Even better if your current employer can find something for you and support you along the way

good luck
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[feef]

my uncle's in his forties, and just started working as an engineer for a company specialising in lifting equipment for the oil industry.

he was a prison officer, and is in his 40's now.

he did do a lot of metal working and engineering work on the side, which got him the job.

it's always possible. but not always easy

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[scampypants]

ive been working for an architects as a technician, im nearly thirty i started working as a building services design engineer i dont have a degree.The architect i work for has a small practice and he is trying to get me to go to university to do architecture which is seven years in total, both the architects there say that you need more life experience than people get from going to school college then straight to uni. in his opinion you shouldnt be called an architect untill you have been working on sites and doing drawings for at least ten years which would put me in my forties

[queen of string]

My best friend is starting a law degree at 40. She has researched this thoroughly and the experience she takes from international product mangement in industry will be seen as a plus by future employers and this will more than outweigh the fact she's in her 40's. Good Luck.
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