Regarding people's motives for "Go for It" Cheers when mature people decide to switch careers and go back to school. Perhaps some are self-validating, but nevertheless they are supportive. Ultimately a person making a decision needs to be comfortable and confident about his/her individual decision. Getting support is much better than those that try to squash your dreams and ideas.
Personally, I found Charley's remarks 'encouraging' since they prove to me that it's never too late (that probably qualifies as self-validating...though I'm sincerely happy for him). I'm only 29 and already taking steps to go back to school to earn a degree in medicine, but each time I read those much older doing the same thing, I realize more and more that not only is it possible to switch gears, but that I do have plenty of time. (I don't have a family yet...but want to fit it in before my clock stops ticking). A recent college grad, not yet in the work force, doesn't need to worry about the same hurdles and obstacles that an older person already in the work force faces.
It's great to know it's been done before and is still being done by others....and that those people are out there supporting each other. You and Charley are great role models for others (it's obvious in the remarks by others on the boards). And you guys deserve praise and cheers. You may not need them...you're already there, you've already made your decisions and know where you want to go at this point in your lives, but like I said it's great to feel you're not the lone ranger forging the way despite everyone working against you.
If you accomplish your dreams, that's wonderful. If you inspire others at the same time...whether you realize it or not, that's even better.
-Carey
Posted on Oct 2, 2002, 9:58 AM from IP address 12.40.112.190
