i am looking to change my career. am i to old im 44?

Question

im worried about being to old. will a compny look to someone younger for a human resource position. would i be wasting my time going back to school

Answer 1

I've seen lots of articles in papers about companies looking specificaly to hire older people. More experience, more helpful, don't miss as much work, kids grown up, loyal....the reasons go on and on. 44 isn't old anyway.....you have at least 20 more years to work. I'd say go for it.

Answer 2

Even if you go back to school for another 4 full years, you will still have over 15 years before reaching retirement age, so unless a company is looking for someone to work 30 years for them, I don't think it will hurt you too much. Plus, if you have a good work history up to this point, even if it is in another field, I'd imagine that can only help employers feel more confident in hiring you than some 22 year old fresh out of college.

Basically, it's never too late. My 60 year old mother just graduated this May with her bachelor's degree in a different (though slightly related) field than she has been in all her life. She has been getting a number of second interviews, callbacks, and job offers. She is just holding out for the best deal at this point.

Answer 3

You are 44 and would need at least 2 years in school to train for a Human Resource position which mean you would be out looking for a job at 46.Taking in concern that at 46 and you will not have any experience in the field I think it would be very difficult to get a job.On the other hand you can follow your heart and give it a go.I would.Good Luck.

Answer 4

You are never, ever too old to learn or start a new job opportunity. Go for it. More classes are colleges are seeing older students, even grandmothers, great-grandmothers, etc..than ever before. As a matter of fact at some colleges when you turn 65 any class you want to take is absolutely free.
Don't think of it as wasting your time. Time will go by and what will you have done? Nothing? Exactly, you have NOTHING to lose.

Answer 5

Your not too old to go back to school and increase your knowledge base. Especially in the human resources field. Many companies actually prefer HR employees with experience. And if going into HR is a career change for you, don't sweat it. I have seen many people in their 50's go back and change careers with much success.

Answer 6

I hope not, I'm 44 and currently attending college to change/better my career. "Middle Age" does not mean you are getting ready to die. I never got into the notion that people should work really really hard for the first half of their life so they can retire at 55. We have a lot of great years ahead of us. The trick will be to show prospective companies that we are stable (emotionally and professionally) and that we have a sincere desire to follow that career path. Good luck.

Answer 7

You're never too old, and education is never wasted. You may have a problem getting hired depending upon your area and field - if there are tons of younger people in the area and field you may have problems. However, if there are fewer job applicants or if the employer values maturity then you should be okay.

Answer 8

It's never a waste of time going back to school. At the very least it gives you an obtainable goal in life that is tangible. And is more of an indication that you are willing to learn - a pass is an obvious indication that you can learn. If HR is where you want to be ...go for it!

Answer 9

Hm, I would think that a company might prefer a younger employee but if you show them what a valuable addition you can be to the company then I'm sure that you'll stand a good chance too.

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Answer 10

When I was your age (I'm 54 now) I went back to school -- getting an MBA from Duke at age 45 and a PhD from Berkeley at age 49.

I recommend the MBA -- great way to change careers.

I don't recommend the PhD.