What is Your Employment Situation?

Lynn · 11-17-2010, 08:41 PM

As I mentioned, I am 50. If I pursue this idea of being a NP, I'll be at least 54, if not older. But, I figure that if I don't change careers, I'll be in the exact same situation in that time, if not worse.

My mom got her master's in education in her 50's, and she still works as a tutor and grading teacher certification exams at Eductional Testing Service in Princeton. She's 78. My mother-in-law (former) is 80 and still working as a psychotherapist after getting her MSW in her 50's. I know of two colleagues who recently got their RN licenses in their 50's, after working as social workers for over 25 years.

I looked at other options (psychology and law) but they did seem too costly and time consuming to make it worth it. All of a sudden, this idea seemed to fit, and, so far, it seems pretty doable.

If you have a dream, go for it! It's never too late to grow.

View Poll Results: What is Your Employment Status?
I am employed full time.	84	53.85%
I am employed part time.	7	4.49%
I do freelance work.	7	4.49%
I am on unemployment.	6	3.85%
I am not currently employed.	4	2.56%
I am not currently employed but looking for a job.	7	4.49%
I am currently employed and looking for a better job.	7	4.49%
I work more than one job.	6	3.85%
I am on disability.	15	9.62%
Other: See thread for explanation	13	8.33%
Voters: 156. You may not vote on this poll

11-17-2010, 08:41 PM	#11
Lynn Member How Do You Identify?: Unabashed Feminine Lesbian Preferred Pronoun?: Her, She Relationship Status: Married! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 689 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,499 Thanked 2,413 Times in 505 Posts Rep Power: 9668976	As I mentioned, I am 50. If I pursue this idea of being a NP, I'll be at least 54, if not older. But, I figure that if I don't change careers, I'll be in the exact same situation in that time, if not worse. My mom got her master's in education in her 50's, and she still works as a tutor and grading teacher certification exams at Eductional Testing Service in Princeton. She's 78. My mother-in-law (former) is 80 and still working as a psychotherapist after getting her MSW in her 50's. I know of two colleagues who recently got their RN licenses in their 50's, after working as social workers for over 25 years. I looked at other options (psychology and law) but they did seem too costly and time consuming to make it worth it. All of a sudden, this idea seemed to fit, and, so far, it seems pretty doable. If you have a dream, go for it! It's never too late to grow. __________________ In the flush of love's light we dare be brave And suddenly we see that love costs all we are and will ever be. Yet it is only love which sets us free. Maya Angelou Wedding Photos: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...1&l=22b092b98c

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