• Jon_Servo@lemmy.world
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    7 months ago

    37 and in college, finally. I regularly feel incredibly stupid for taking so long to do it. At this point, I have my doubts that anyone will hire a brand-new 40-something engineer, so I’m not even banking on making a career out of it. But I’m still doing it at least to broaden myself.

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      7 months ago

      You are doing something amazing - keep going! You never know what the future holds in store.

      5 years ago I was in a career I hated (finance), then I went to grad school for social work, and now I’m a very happy therapist with my own private practice. Never would have thought I’d be here. I’m 40 and happier than ever.

      Just take your time, try your best, and enjoy the ride!