Go for it. I went back to school when I was 39. I had been associated with the Grocery industry for 15 years and finally decided I needed to change. I was tired of working on the weekends and not being around my family when they were off. I went back to school for computer programming. Best thing I could have done. During the school years it was tough on my family and me. Between working, school, and spending time on homework (lab time), there wasn't time for anything else. My wife and daughters were very supportive. The oldest was in middle school and the youngest in grade school.

I didn't get as far as I wanted - a master's degree, but I got far enough to get into the area that I wanted to be in. Now I have the time to do all those other things I missed out on. I only took up fishing 2 years ago, but being in a job that allows me to have weekends free was worth the hassle of going back to school.

You're definitly not too young. You can either be a daydreamer and wonder what if later on or you can pursue your dream and make it a reality. You'll never know if you can do it until you try.

Good luck.

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If people focused on important issues, there would be a shortage of fishing poles.

Better get cracking on the application process. I am 30 as of a couple weeks ago, and I am changing from auto technician to electrical engineering. The auto repair industry is getting bad as far as the employees are concerned. THe dealers pay about 20% of what they charge. I figure it's time I have a job I like, and will allow me to buy that new Skeeter and try to get on the state team. I already have associates degree- but only 13 hours transferred- so I figure 3 hard years of schooling and back in the job place. It is never too late to further your education! GO FOR IT!

You can go for your "dream job" now or risk breaking your leg repeatedly trying to kick yourself in the butt for the rest of your life for not doing it !
Go For It !
David C.

I went back and got my B.S. @ 42 and worked the graveyard shift. It was very much worth it.

Also, take a careful look into the school grants and loans that are available. Could help ease the burden. Best of luck to you.

I AM a fisheries biologist. Go for it!!!!

My situation was almost identical to Scott01. At 32, I had been layed-off and had a wife and 3 children. I enrolled in college at night and 6 years later I earned a batchelor's degree in Accounting and 5 years after that, I earned a master's degree. All of that schooling was at night while I worked a day job. I'm retired now, after a career as an auditor with the U.S. Government, and I spend a great deal of time hunting and fishing. Just remember, you're 33 now and in 5 or 6 years you're going to be 38 or 39 whether you go to college or not. It would be better if you could say, "well, I'm 39 now and I have a batchelor's degree. At least I didn't waste those last 6 years."

GO FOR IT AND GOOD LUCK! SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA

Ok I'll add my 02 worth.


I wish I had the chance to do something like that I say go for it also and let us know what happens..

Who was it that said

Hindsite is 20/20???

Well I am going to go for it cant let my wife best me

She is going for her masters so I got a long road ahead of me.

I want to thank you all for your words of advice and encouragement.

Hawke

I say go for it, but with the understanding that finding a job in the career feild you have chosen might require relocation, and at that point you and your wife might be at a crossroads again where one of you has to make a compromise.

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Life is too short to spend it unhappily. Do what makes the 2 of you happy.

Congratulations on finding you best friend. That in it self is what makes me happy. I found my other half 4 years ago and have been happy ever since. Ever since we met I feel I can do anything, and she whole heartedly supports me. I get the feeling that your situation is the same way. Do what makes you happy. If your happy she will be happy.


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