I am over 50, haven't been able to find a full time job and have gone back to school. DO I stay in school?

Question

I have tried to find a job for the past year. I am over 50, only have office experience in a avaiation factory. No real skills. I was laid off in 2002 from Boeing. I went to college and graduated with a nursing degree. I couldn't pass the state board so I gave up. I have hurt my back and can't lift over 25-30 pounds. Last Oct, I had open heart surgery to replace a heart valve and my sternum is not growing together properly so the weight restriction stays. Nursing is out of the question now. The degree I am seeking now is in Forensic Science-a Bachelor's Degree. I would be able to teach in college, to work in any chemical lab, hospital lab, forensic center, coronor's office, etc. But I will also be 3 years older. Hence my delimena. Do I stay in school or quit do the contract or temporary job work? I have been turned down for jobs because of my credit and I'm sure my age. I am on financial aide, only support myself and have tried even p-time job and none. Any suggestions

Answer 1

i would stay with the school it will be better in the long run

try to get a job delivering pizza

Answer 2

If you have office experience, you DO have skills, and many of them would probably transfer to offices not in the aviation industry. With your health issues, you're right that nursing is not going to work for you.

At this point, you have to weigh the possibly higher salary if you finish your degree against what you could make now in a contract or temp job. Only you can decide which works for you. You have another 15 or so years to work yet, so whatever you do, you'll be doing for quite awhile.

Good luck.

Answer 3

Not knowing much about the nursing business, I did recently run across a couple of companies that offer 'nurses on call'..... Don't know what the requirements might be, but if interested, send me an email through answers and I will send you a link to those sites... just remind me you are interested in 'nursing info'.

Are you considered disabled? If So there is a company that "connects Americans with disabilities to employers willing to hire employees and contractors for home-based assignments. The database isn't large, but it's proven to be a smart resource for many workers".

~jennifer