I messed around a lot when I was young and never took study seriously. Now im 26 and im totally over trying to get ahead on just over $400 per week. I am fairly astute and have interests in law and psychology ect ect, but at 26 years old is it really too late? i didn't even finish year 12 let alone go to uni. I cant handle the no brainer dead end jobs anymore..... anyone been in my situation, please share your stories/ advice
2006-09-27 23:55:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
UMMM...48 years later and can only locate a part time job as a cook in an after school program,,,,,,
Yeah, go to college
2006-09-28 00:37:48 · answer #1 · answered by Sunbaby 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely! As long as you are naturally bright, you do not need a degree to get a good job. I left college to travel and spent 10-years on the road so never quite got back to school. However, I have a natural aptitude for computers, grapse concepts quickly, and have a strong work ethic. I do loads of high pay contract work as well as having a F/T good pay position that has Nothing to do with what I studied at school, all hands-on experience. Most of the world's richest people do not have degrees.
If you are interested in law of psych though, you will need a degree. BUT 26 is not old, get your GED & go to university now.
2006-09-28 17:23:45 · answer #2 · answered by nativeAZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not in a similar situation, but here's an "oposite" to provide some perspective. When I started Uni this year, I was still 17 (I switched systems and stuff which allowed me to cut years). I was so in awe of all my mature entry classmates (we're talking mid-20s to early 50s) that I was scared out of school and taking a gap year. When I go back next semester, at least I'll be old enough to join them in social drinking.
Moral of the story: there is no such thing as being too young or too old to learn.
2006-09-28 07:33:19 · answer #3 · answered by boo! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two points.. .
1. Of course it's possible to get a well paid job without a degree - but to be well qualified increases one's chances of getting that job.
2. It is never too late to start. Following a period in the air force, I graduated with a first degree at 33, and a postgrad degree at 38. Both set me on course for a well paid, progressive and satisfying career. (Note. I paid my own way through both periods of study, too.)
So don't think you are too old at 26. Heavens, you are still almost a school leaver!
Go for it - and good luck!
2006-09-28 07:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by avian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, 26 is not 56, u re still young, i think u should complete education and faster. nobody wants to take an old intern. and i tell u what - even if u go to uni there is no garantee u will have a good payed job or even any job. my hubby and his 2 brothers had the same education , they all graduated university, only he made a successful career, one brother is unemployed and another is working even remotely not close to the education he wasted time on
2006-09-28 07:02:02 · answer #5 · answered by jacky 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can. If you are in Australia - a miner will take home about 1100 a week for driving a dump truck. No senior pass required. Four day shift. Usually it is about being prepared to move or to do something unpopular.
2006-09-29 01:01:13 · answer #6 · answered by obenypopstar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's never too late to go back to school-even if it's just one or two classes,at least you're going to school and who knows?In ten years,you could be a lawyer or anything you wanna be.Don't give up.Purue your dreams.
2006-09-28 07:00:12 · answer #7 · answered by the_silver_tin_man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join "Dublin"/wthing5 in the said tasks
2006-09-28 06:58:58 · answer #8 · answered by Freddie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I advice you to become a boxer / any kind of fighting.
2006-09-28 07:00:41 · answer #9 · answered by Want2learnmore 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes bank robbery pays well
2006-09-28 06:56:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋