Is a college degree worth it in your 40s?

[Kurzyk]

I don't know, partly luck I guess, being consistent and working my way up in organizations, using solid work ethics, spotting opportunities for advancement doing well in interviews, as well as probably the most important aspect: building and maintaining solid relationships. It's all about relationships and networking.

It also helped that one of my positions was a recruiter that interviewed and hired for a home-care company at one point, so I learned first hand how to ace interviews. ;)

And yes I see your point as well, and that's a lot of how I feel in wanting to step out of the corporate ladder and focus on what I love. I've done that actually, but I realized that not being a billionaire, one still needs to work  :P, so I figured with a business degree not only is there a personal sense of completion, it actually helps me in building a career in what I love to do, instead of what I've always felt I had to do. Having a degree opens doors at any age.

I'm just grumbling because the courses are silly, but there is no doubt about the value of the piece of paper.

[Asphodel Terrarium]

 :D That's nice then! Keep it up. And may you be blessed in whatever path you wish to go.

??? Hmm, are you an extravert? I'm an introvert and not sure how to go with interviews and networking.

[Kurzyk]

Thanks.

As with most things, there's a spectrum and I'm somewhere in the middle; extrovert in some situations, introvert in others. I have strong business and social skills, but I really like my down time as well.

Interviews and networking are things you learn as you go. But yes developing confidence and finding your own 'voice' is essential. One of the ways confidence is built is through attainable and reasonable steps. Take risks. :) Don't be afraid of failure, everyone fails. Just learn from it. :) And most importantly love and believe in yourself. You rock and if a particular interviewer doesn't choose you, it's their loss and there's something better around the corner. Always be positive.

It's not easy I sympathize, but like I said, it's just one of those things you learn as you go. It's a journey. Just never lose faith in what you have to offer, and how much you rock. If things don't work there's always something better.

[Asphodel Terrarium]

 :D Thank you ever so mich for the motivational speech!

[Kurzyk]

Anytime. :)

[Kurzyk]

For a followup to this discussion, I'm graduating in June! Already have the cap and gown, and the ceremony is going to be at Lincoln Center! Woot. So excited.

Thanks all for your input and feedback. I'm so happy I chose to see it through and finish.  :-)

[Inkidu]

For a followup to this discussion, I'm graduating in June! Already have the cap and gown, and the ceremony is going to be at Lincoln Center! Woot. So excited.

Thanks all for your input and feedback. I'm so happy I chose to see it through and finish.  :-)

I wish you luck.

[AmberStarfire]

Congratulations Kurzyk. :) I hope you enjoy your ceremony. You've earned it.

[Rhedyn]

For a followup to this discussion, I'm graduating in June! Already have the cap and gown, and the ceremony is going to be at Lincoln Center! Woot. So excited.

Thanks all for your input and feedback. I'm so happy I chose to see it through and finish.  :-)

This is excellent! Congratulations!

[Kurzyk]

Thanks everyone! So exciting... and so amazing it's finally done! I can't wait.  :-)

[SmuttyReader]

Have you graduated yet?  Congratulations, you deserve it!

[Kurzyk]

Thank you! I graduate in two weeks!

[AmberStarfire]

That's awesome. Congratulations Kurzyk.  ;D

[Kurzyk]

Thank you Amber!  :-)

[Kurzyk]

And.. as of today, I'm graduated! Bachelor's degree in Business Management and Economics. :) I'm so incredibly happy I saw it through.

On to the next project! Personal training certifications, and completing the pre-requisites for the application to the doctorate program in physical therapy. My love and passion! I can't wait to start!

[AmberStarfire]

Well done and it's great to see you getting where you want to be/doing what you want to do.  :D

[Kurzyk]

Thank you Amber!  :D

[Irisa]

Congratulations Kurzyk!

I just got here, sorry to be late for the party.  I started college at 42 (and love it like crazy!), so I found this thread really interesting.

Goodluck on your grad studies!

[Kurzyk]

Thank you Irisa! Good luck with your studies as well!

[Mintprincess]

Congratulations!!!!!! I know you've worked so hard for this and I'm so happy you've accomplished it!!