Please tell me I am not crazy

[Anonymous]

I am over 50 and in the last decade I mostly took care of my family, getting once in a while some part time positions. Now things are changing and I started thinking more about myself. I want to go briefly back to school to get back in the job market and somehow put again to use my old college degree. The class is virtual and the type of work is also done completely remotely.
My close friend is thrilled, my husband is supportive but puzzled, I am excited but afraid to fail (working now for admission requirements).
Can an (almost) grandma start dreaming again?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am over 50 and in the last decade I mostly took care of my family, getting once in a while some part time positions. Now things are changing and I started thinking more about myself. I want to go briefly back to school to get back in the job market and somehow put again to use my old college degree. The class is virtual and the type of work is also done completely remotely.
My close friend is thrilled, my husband is supportive but puzzled, I am excited but afraid to fail (working now for admission requirements).
Can an (almost) grandma start dreaming again?

Of course, so long as it's a legit educational institution and not some for-profit diploma mill. What school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am over 50 and in the last decade I mostly took care of my family, getting once in a while some part time positions. Now things are changing and I started thinking more about myself. I want to go briefly back to school to get back in the job market and somehow put again to use my old college degree. The class is virtual and the type of work is also done completely remotely.
My close friend is thrilled, my husband is supportive but puzzled, I am excited but afraid to fail (working now for admission requirements).
Can an (almost) grandma start dreaming again?

Of course, so long as it's a legit educational institution and not some for-profit diploma mill. What school?

I prefer not to write the name here but the college has a good Forbes rating

[Anonymous]

Have you looked at job openings lately in your area?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Have you looked at job openings lately in your area?

I did but without updating my skills/degree I will end up again in short term/part time positions or low paying jobs

[Anonymous]

You are not.

[Anonymous]

If you can afford it and you want to, great. I personally would not want to, and school can have a low return for people who dont work many years aftrr their degree. And age discriminationis real.

But if you've thought about it and it works for you, that's awesome and good luck.

[Anonymous]

I think school is great but if you want to work, be aware that it is competitive in the job market right now due to layoffs and that technology has, and continues, to change things. What field are you entering? Something like therapy will be fine.

[Anonymous]

Consider the return on investment. If that works in your favor, go for it. If not, get a job and start building skills for a better job.

[Anonymous]

Go for it OP, it’s your time. It’s not crazy at all!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am over 50 and in the last decade I mostly took care of my family, getting once in a while some part time positions. Now things are changing and I started thinking more about myself. I want to go briefly back to school to get back in the job market and somehow put again to use my old college degree. The class is virtual and the type of work is also done completely remotely.
My close friend is thrilled, my husband is supportive but puzzled, I am excited but afraid to fail (working now for admission requirements).
Can an (almost) grandma start dreaming again?

Of course, so long as it's a legit educational institution and not some for-profit diploma mill. What school?

I prefer not to write the name here but the college has a good Forbes rating

Oh come on. At least say what category the college got rated well in.

[Anonymous]

I think you should self-study some material before you enroll in school, to show that you are ready to really engage, and not just doing some retail therapy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am over 50 and in the last decade I mostly took care of my family, getting once in a while some part time positions. Now things are changing and I started thinking more about myself. I want to go briefly back to school to get back in the job market and somehow put again to use my old college degree. The class is virtual and the type of work is also done completely remotely.
My close friend is thrilled, my husband is supportive but puzzled, I am excited but afraid to fail (working now for admission requirements).
Can an (almost) grandma start dreaming again?

Of course, so long as it's a legit educational institution and not some for-profit diploma mill. What school?

I prefer not to write the name here but the college has a good Forbes rating

OP, Forbes has not been a reputable publication in ages. Their rating means nothing.

[Anonymous]

Your attitude is great! If you’re happy taking the class even if you never get work in that field, you’re not wasting your time. And if you’re that passionate, you’ll find something.

[Anonymous]

Nothing wrong with brushing up your skills. But, without more specifics (what class, what is the degree, what is the future goal) you aren't likely to get much advice.

I know someone who has been taking classes for awhile and every time this person updated the skill set, AI took it over.