cross-posted from: https://linux.community/post/4052877

don’t give me the it’s never too late bs. Life happens, people have jobs, debts and rent to pay.

Going back to school when you’re employed means debt, earning way less or nothing during your bachelor or master, stress, opportunities you’re not aware of because you’re simply not at your workplace anymore, unpaid overtime during those 2 to 3 years… the money you lose is more than what the bachelor / accreditation costs.

When does it start being a stupid idea? Is it when you’re 30? 40? 50?

  • GuyFawkes@midwest.social
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    18 hours ago

    I went back at 30 to become an attorney. I’m now 46 - I wouldn’t do that now, but it turned out I also hated it. Talk to folks around your age in your presumptive industry and ask what they’d say to someone your age looking to get in. Then, BELIEVE THEM.

    • dingus@lemmy.world
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      16 hours ago

      Damn I’m really sorry to hear you don’t like it. :(

      What did you do beforehand if you don’t mind me asking?