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Going back to college?

My advice is to go for it. Once you have acquired that new degree or skills, nobody can take it from you. If your employer will foot some of or all of the cost, that's a great deal that you can't afford to pass up. Good luck!
 
Tn will pay all my tuition for the first two years, after that I might ask my work to foot the bill. Not knowing if this employer is in my future keeps me from wanting them to help. I may not want to be stuck here 2 years after I finish
 
ImThere said:
Anyone here go back to college later in life? I’m 46 been out of college since 1998. I’m planning on going back for a mechatronics engineering degree. Any advice?


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My work paid for me to go back. I am a nurse and had an associate degree. I went back for my bachelors when I was 52. It took two years. It wasn't hard but took 10-20 hours a week and that was painful. Probably going back for my masters next year. I set aside one to two days a week 8-5 to do school work. Treated it like a job. Wasn't hard but the time commitment was kinda painful. Good luck if you go back. Put the time in and it will be easy.
 
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Went and signed up last night. So there is my first step. I have to call and get transcripts headed this way.
They lady said some of my certifications over the last 20 years may count for college credit. That would be flipping awesome! Alas I’m not that lucky but it would rock! Lol
I could fill a 20 yard roll off dumpster with certificates!


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Good luck man! I just got back into the silliness. After a bit of soul-searching, I've decided that the next step after buying my dream home on the river is never having to leave it. Trying to slowly figure out the path to working at home. That, and my current employer will throw some extra pesos at me for a degree anyway.
 
I have trouble helping the kids with their home work. Every time they complain, I say, I served my time, how do you think I feel having to do homework again! Lol
It will be a heck of an achievement at your age with kids at home. Good luck.
 
ImThere said:
I chose to become a Maintenance man, I went to school for instrumentation and controls. I have no problem programming. I specialize in control circuits. but now days they don't want you to do just that so I find myself pushing my 1000 lb box all over the plant. I cannot see myself doing this at 65. What I'm thinking is going to work for one of these engineering firms that do upgrades on existing machinery in plants. I don't think I would get hired based on my work experience and to tell the truth I haven't kept up with the new Allen Bradley programming as I should have it hasn't been beneficial to spend the money the last few years
so Mechantronics seem to be right up my alley and will boost my skills to where they need to be
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You say you think they won’t hire you based on your present education . Ask. It is very very hard to find good people today.
People who show up, and do their best. Maybe you would be surprised
Ask. Ask. Ask Maybe you could avoid the education
Good luck on whatever you decide

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Ontariofarmer said:
You say you think they won’t hire you based on your present education . Ask. It is very very hard to find good people today.
People who show up, and do their best. Maybe you would be surprised
Ask. Ask. Ask Maybe you could avoid the education
Good luck on whatever you decide

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It can be hard based on age also. Just depends how many applicants are there for the position.
 
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In today’s manufacturing environment they are able to hire young men with electrical/ mechanical Degrees for maintenance. I’m wanting to specialize in mechatronics.
I am going to apply at GM and Jack Daniels this week to see what they have to offer. The mechatronics lab is located inside GM.


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ImThere said:
In today’s manufacturing environment they are able to hire young men with electrical/ mechanical Degrees for maintenance. I’m wanting to specialize in mechatronics.
I am going to apply at GM and Jack Daniels this week to see what they have to offer. The mechatronics lab is located inside GM.


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Good reliable people are valuable So you never know

I have been an employer for 30 years and so has my brother

My brother has hired hundreds of people and he hires on character first and ability to learn second - IQ and education third.

Sell your character first and you may be surprised Unemployment is low


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Im 37 and going back for mechanical engineering. There are more older folks in class than I thought there would be. Advice- Dont worry, it's much easier this time around. You are doing this because you want to, and because you see the value in it. Kids these days do not see things the same way. Just being there and wanting to learn will get you most of the way there.
Go to the Math Lab after class every day, or meet with the TA, or start a serious study group. Make sure you are keeping up on your math.
 
I have a great paying career but my interest if I ever change is going the opposite direction. My wants of buying more to one up my neighbor are non existent, that doesnt build satisfaction inside of me. Honestly my goal at 37 years of age... pay off the truck, the boat, aggressively pay into retirement, pay off my small home and starting working towards LESS time spent on work. Told my wife today I will not do what I do until I die, it requires too much of my life. I work on average at least 50 hours a week without paid overtime. Ideally I want my truck, bigger trailer, a zero turn mower and a bobcat with a bucket. If I can live with what I have and hunt and fish more that means WAY more to me then buying the next greatest thing.
 
Can't speak to your field but I think this applies for most: take EVERY class you can at a community college unless the colleges in your area have a terrible reputation. The difference for undergraduate classes between community/university is not worth the difference in price.

Student loans are no joke. If you're going to incur a debt, can you pay for it in your lifetime while still reaching your goals?
 
From experience, if/when you do go back, make sure it is in an area you are really interested in. When you are burning the midnight oil on a topic that stirs your soul, it will be easy. When you are burning the midnight oil on a topic that is only meant to get you a better paycheck, it will suck.

Find out what stirs your soul and pays the bills, and have at it. Be positive and go for the brass ring!
 
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