What hope is there for people turning 50 and who have not finished any college or certification program?

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What hope is there for people turning 50, who have not finished any college or certification program, and cannot go back to school?

Is that the only real hope, to start a ministry? If you are not into religion then you would have to try something else.

In regards to my personal life, I spent about five years full time celibate student in Bhakti Yoga Temples and was twice initiated. Otherwise I have spent over thirty years as a student of Bhakti Yoga. Around 1994 I founded the DHARMA organization and have been maintaining and developing that since then.

Starting a ministry and making it successful is easier said than done. But, what other choice do I have? I have an organization I am working with that is working towards this sort of thing. I think education is a great thing, but I personally have a lot of trouble with regular academic study programs lasting so many months or more.

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Answer 1

Just what has the person (if not you :), been doing prior to 50? Not everything is based on what you know or how many degrees, diplomas and distinctions you have. Life skills count for a good deal. A university graduate straight out still has to "learn" and having worked with/trained such graduates I can personally attest to the fact that some did not have the right or the brains to hang let alone boast about their achievements.

A 50 year old can do whatever they wish...if school under the normal avenues are unavailable for whatever reason, then going the Internet learning route is as good if not better sometimes.

If the 50 year old is someone who suddenly finds themselves without employment due to layoffs, cutbacks, whatever, the way in which to look at such events? As the opportunity to reinvent oneself, to be able to do whatever they desire, long to do.

I have a 50+ year old here :) my husband was downsized and found himself out of work...he went and got his A+ and Networking certifications plus he had always wanted to drive truck and he did this for awhile...following his dream. After realizing his butt wasn't what he wanted exercised and working or assembling computers wasn't anything more than an enjoyable hobby after all, he returned to the field he'd been in originally and now, 3 years later he is partners in a business and is having a blast. He's 54 now.

I say no, lack of College or University or degrees, accreditation's etc should not hold anyone back...if the work world doesn't accept a 50 year old without further education, then the 50 year old should make their own rules and live their dream....go for it! It is possible.

Answer 2

Strange you should post that here, but that's a rough place to be if you need work. I went through that when I was 40 at promotion time. I got tired of the discrimination and the struggle. Even at 40 you can't get a job with out a bunch of schooling. I got off of my butt and started using my brain. I retired 6 years ago at 52. I'm not rich by any means, but I live quite well now. Better than I did bustin it for minimum wage..

Answer 3

First of all, that's a ridiculous statement. You can be 100 years old and still go to school. Second, an overpriced piece of paper does not determine your worth as a human being. Third, what does this have to do with R/S?

Answer 4

My sister married when she was 16, never finished high school and still managed to put two kids through college. It all comes down to your willingness to work. Even without the ability to go to college you can make the effort to master some skill that is in high demand.

Answer 5

Unless you want to start some kind of ministry, why are you asking this question in the R & S section?

Answer 6

Not much unless you want to go into business on your own. most places feel that you will not be able to make it until your 80 yrs old and they can get their moneys worth out of you. part time would be easier depending on where you live.

Answer 7

Many people haven't finished school, no college certification and they are billionaires today. Take Bill Cosby for example, he is one of them. Where there is life, there's always hope.