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Post by danor98 on Apr 9, 2016 2:49:00 GMT
singer's name was Al Stewart. Yeah, I know-no one knows him now. Back then he had a big hit with "Year of the Cat" and "Time Passages". I liked him because he wrote great lyrics that told stories, often about history, not the typical silly I love him, does he love me crap. Way to go Debbie! and for what it's worth, as soon as I read your words "Al Stewart" my brain said, "Year of the Cat"! To the OP, in the words of Casey Kasem, "Keep your feet on the ground, and keep reaching for the stars." You can do what ever you set your mind to.
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Post by birukitty on Apr 10, 2016 3:35:06 GMT
Thanks Danor98.
Yep, I forgot about those words from Casey Kasem, but they certainly make a lot of sense! "Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars!" Thanks for reminding us of those great words Danor98. OP-you can do whatever you dream of if your heart is in it, and you never give up! Go for it!
Debbie in MD.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2016 4:01:19 GMT
I went back to school 3 years ago to become a surgical tech at the age of 47. I had no trouble whatsoever finding a job after graduation. I work in a regular hospital, but you don't have to work in that environment if you don't want to. I prefer standing to sitting, and don't have any trouble with the physicality of the job, but I do work per diem and average 3-4 days per week. (I don't have kids and I'm physically active outside work) There are all kinds of places surg techs work. Search job listings in your area to see what's available.
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Post by cath4k on Apr 10, 2016 18:24:24 GMT
Thank you so much for all the GREAT feedback! I do live in SW FL so there are LOTS of medical jobs here. Obviously, I will have to do more research to figure out which path will be best for me, but I am especially encouraged to hear about how many people either went into the medical field later in life or know someone who has. Thank you!!
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Post by librarylady on Apr 10, 2016 19:31:29 GMT
After my father's death, my mother pursued her dream. At 53 or 54 she went to school to become a nurse. She had only a HS diploma. In Texas she was certified to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. I think other states have a different name for the position.
This was in 1966 and it was not common for women (or men) to return to school after age 50. The first school turned her down because of her age. She applied to another school and completed the program. At that time there were 2 in her age group to complete the program. She had no trouble getting a job. Later she took classes and became certified to be a medication nurse (the one who can distribute the medications and handle the cart with all the drugs in it). She worked at Methodist Hospital in Houston and met celebrity patients from time to time.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2016 19:57:08 GMT
I agree. I know and worked with at least 2 nurses who went to school after 55. As someone who worked in the OR for 20 years,I would advise you to go to nursing school or LVN school, though. Surgical tech is a young persons job which involves being on your feet for several hours with no break. Pretty sure I could not have done it at that age. It is a fun job, though. My son-in-law is a surg. tech. and it's a tough job. He mostly works in neurosurgery. It's long hours of standing wearing a heavy lead apron and, as I understand it, he can't lower his arms below his waist while in the operating room. (Don't know if that's true in all operating rooms or just the ones he works in.) Anyway, he comes home at night pretty wiped out. I think it would be pretty rigorous for an older person. He can't lower his hands below his waist because it's not sterile down there. no, seriously, that is why! .
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Post by tuva42 on Apr 10, 2016 23:49:42 GMT
I think if you go for very specific training for a type of position that you know is in high demand, then no, it is not a pipe dream at all.
But going for a less specific job and just hoping you'll get hired at 55 is tough. At around age 53 I went looking for a job. I had been a stay at home mom for 10 years, then spent 12 years working part-time. I had not been fired, I just wanted something different. I put in all sorts of applications, many that I was extremely qualified for. I did not get a single call. I think they saw that I had graduated from college in 1982 and moved on to the next, younger, applicant. I can't say that for sure, but I have a hunch that happened.
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Post by zella on Apr 11, 2016 18:03:37 GMT
My two cents.
Go to college. You'll get a lot from that if you love learning. Make the getting a job part secondary. Depending on where you live and what your degree or diploma is in, the job market might be tight. For example, I have a close friend who has a BS in community medicine (or something like that) and an MSN and RN in nursing. She lived in San Diego and had to go to Phoenix to find a job, and commute back to San Diego when she had a couple of days off.
I agree with Surgical Tech being a young person's job because of being on your feet so many hours a day, though this is also true for many nursing jobs.
Where I live (Washington state) as an LVN or LPN the only place you're likely to find a job is a nursing home.
So do what you love, give yourself a chance to figure that out in college, and go from there. And no, you are NEVER too old to grow and to learn. Good luck!
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Post by ilikepink on Apr 11, 2016 18:44:04 GMT
If this is something you really want to do, then do it! There's always something new to learn.
Debbie: I love Al Stewart! And it's so cool that you kept after the photo dream - good for you!
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