It seems to me that average women don't start something new and better in their lives after age 40 even though there is a good 30 some years ahead (for most folks :-). I'm not talking about type-A personality over-achievers who makes things happen at any age.
2006-06-22 21:03:51 · 11 answers · asked by latebloomer 1 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies
WHY NOT? AS LONG AS YOU LIVE YOU WANT TO MAKE MONEY TO SUPPORT SOMEONE YOU LIKE AND CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH YOU. HERE THE AGE IS NOT THE CRITERIA.BECAUSE THE AMBITION TO LIVE AND LET LIVE FOR OTHERS SAKE EXIST.THAT IS THE MIRACLE OF LIFE.
THESE SORT OF ASPIRATIONS AND AMBITIONS ONLY MAKING A PERSON TO LIVE MORE EVEN IN SPITE OF SICKNESS.POVERTY,RICHNESS ETC
2006-06-22 21:12:31 · answer #1 · answered by gkakkasseri 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personally as a 40yo woman i believe that it is possible to make whatever is in your heart to happen at whatever age.
As one gets older and sheds the 'bimbo' image placed in other peoples minds and gains wisdom and other insights in their place that an older person has more to offer than when they were younger
The main hurdle isn't what you can accomplish - it has more to do with other people's attitudes about who THEY expect to be doing stuff. I do wonder if the bias towards younger people has more to do with 'molding' others to the company rather than anything to do with enhancing what people actually bring to the workforce.
I feel that having a family to be responsible for has certainly given me invaluable insights that the workplace could never have given me - but that could enhance the workforce too.
But then again i could start my own business and bypass those bigots who only want someone with 15 years experience before the age of 26 anyway.
2006-06-22 21:12:44 · answer #2 · answered by Aslan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you`re right. Women at 40 something, at least in my country (Bosnia) are permanently unemployed! This is a huge problem, not just here but everywhere and some things should systematically change in our society. If a woman divorces her husband and has no means for educating, dressing and feeding her kids(and she`s over 40), then she is in BIG trouble. Basically, there should be some employing initiative particularly for this demographic type.
2006-06-22 21:11:55 · answer #3 · answered by blpar21 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. there are quite of few women out there that get into business after 40 or even 50. Most of them were busy raising kids or their husband didn't want them working
2006-06-22 21:11:50 · answer #4 · answered by junior's700 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes there are plenty women who launch their business after age 40, my friend opened her Bakery, there was another who ventured into the catering business, ME, my own Floral and Gift Basket business, and the list goes on.
2006-06-22 21:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES YES YES
many do. especially in real estate sales and they make good money too.
Many moms raise their kids and then at age 40+ they go into business
many divorcees or widows take over a family business
2006-06-22 21:06:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they enter business'
clothing & fashion, for one, Low start up and great potential
Interior decorating
wedding planner
These are a few, age is no barrier
2006-06-22 21:14:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-06-22 23:17:37 · answer #8 · answered by fmt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually my mom started working at a company at a age of 43. So everything is possible. Just go for it!
2006-06-23 00:26:33 · answer #9 · answered by Liza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep
2006-06-22 21:06:56 · answer #10 · answered by SliperySlope 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋