You Are Never Too Old To Start A New Career
I just had a conversation with a long time friend of over 30 years and she wants to start a new career as an Esthetician. She has been wanting to do this for so long and when you work 40+ hours a week it's difficult to be able to go to school.
She is unemployed due to an eye condition she has that makes her see double so driving is not an option for her right now. She found a new doctor that specializes in this condition and it seems like he might be able to help her.
We had a conversation about that she could get financial aid from the government and she is looking into that. She told me since she can't drive, how does she get there? Our Long Island transportation system is awesome and I'm sure there is a bus stop by her house and even if she has to change buses once, it shouldn't be a problem. She is going to research this as well.
Then she started talking that maybe she's too old to start this new career now? I told her the only person that can stop you from this, is you. She's in her early forties. I said to her it's better to do this than to do nothing. It's like that person who wants to go to college then thinks to themselves, "I'll be 50 by the time I get my degree". Isn't it better to be 50 with a degree than without one? Absolutely!
By having these "I don't know" conversations with yourself, you are holding yourself back. It doesn't matter how old we are, if you want to and are able to do it, then do it. If money is an issue, look into financial aid. Look at all available options before you throw in the towel.
We are never too old to pursue our dreams.
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