I left my truck driving job and want to take some courses at community college and get a culinary arts certificate and work in that field, am I too old?
Is 40 too old to go back to college and start a new career?
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Corrine L
June 6, 2010 at 9:12 pm
NO, I don’t think you are ever to old to learn. Good Luck!
sunsetflower1990
June 6, 2010 at 9:16 pm
its never too old
skeet1
June 6, 2010 at 9:39 pm
GO 4 IT never too old !
Emily B
June 6, 2010 at 10:20 pm
One is never too old to go back to school. Go for it!
Exene T
June 6, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Your never too old for college. If being a cook or something is want you want to do then go for it.
itguru5354
June 6, 2010 at 11:26 pm
Not at all. I had classmates at your age studying in college.
petmomx9
June 6, 2010 at 11:52 pm
you are never too old to learn. I applaud your efforts..good luck!!
oreo vishtaki
June 7, 2010 at 12:29 am
You’re never too old to start something new :p , go for it.
sargon
June 7, 2010 at 1:09 am
Not at all. I’m even older and I’m changing careers. You still have plenty of time, and the investment will be worth it.
Mary D
June 7, 2010 at 2:06 am
NO! do what makes you happy and follow your dream! good luck
the_shepherd's_child
June 7, 2010 at 2:33 am
never too old to change.
Liz _lo
June 7, 2010 at 2:36 am
no way, I had class with people 20-26, a 40 year old, and some a 60 year old! Go for it!!
LINDA G
June 7, 2010 at 3:16 am
I’m over 50 and I’m doing it. Go for it!!!!
Liza
June 7, 2010 at 3:52 am
Of course not. Most of the people I went to college with were in their 30’s and 40’s. My mother is in her early 50’s and she recently graduated with a BA in education. Good luck with your new career!
Magz
June 7, 2010 at 4:32 am
NO way!!!!
Actually I am planning to return to school and my 5 year olds reaction was ” But you’re too old to go to school mommy, grown ups don’t go to school”.
I told him that nobody is EVER too old for school,that grown ups go back to school all the time to upgrade their skills and that in life, you can never learn everything but you can and should try new things. He was surprised when I told him that seniors go to school but now he knows that no matter what age, you’re never too old and you can never learn too much!
Go for it! If it’s your passion it’s a great idea for you to go back to school. I am sure you’ll enjoy it and bet you won’t be the only real adult student in your class. When you’re done, whip me up something fancy would ya!
debwils_4kids
June 7, 2010 at 4:57 am
You are never to old to go to school and continue to learn. I did not get my college degree until my kids were in school. I was in my mid 30’s when I graduated from college.
Wanger
June 7, 2010 at 5:48 am
Your never too old to learn. Go for it man. I’m 51 and I’ve been thinking about it for about a year myself. Go for the gusto.
Natty-Lea
June 7, 2010 at 6:29 am
Absolutely not. You are never too old to learn new things and change your life around. Go for it.
Stephanie A
June 7, 2010 at 7:25 am
ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! my dad is 50!!!!! and hes taking classes at a railroad collage.He just quit as a nurse,and now hes doing this. Youre not too old for anything unless you think you are. Im a young person only 14 really but im tired of seeing people waste away their lives because they think they are too old. You only have 1 life to live so you might as well be happy and do what you want to do!!! GOOD LUCK!!!
cindeemark
June 7, 2010 at 8:00 am
No you are not too old at 40. That is young. I know, I’m 48. By the time you get your certificate, you will be under 45 with at least 30-50 years to live. Get a good health insurance policy where ever you go to work after you get your culinary certificate so you will be covered for medical things. I was in the culinary busiess for 20 years at some very famous places. Let me tell you, the hours are long and hard. Good Luck
oobersweet
June 7, 2010 at 8:36 am
NO! Of course not! Studying and acquiring knowledge is the best thing you could do at any age, keeps you smart and young at mind and heart.
Artemis2098
June 7, 2010 at 9:21 am
It is never too late to learn!
In your case, I am sure you know a lot of things about Trucks and somewhere someone is looking for information about your job… because he or she is thinking about starting his or her career as a Truck Driver!
Do You See?…You are already an expert of Truck Driving…Why not share your experience with them on your own website.
And if your passion is culinary arts you may also share your passion with the world!
I highly recommend you to watch the following videos where peoples are sharing their successful experiences about Life Changing decisions:
Willie Boy
June 7, 2010 at 9:33 am
Learning is a lifetime quest and life begins at 40. Enroll in night time classes so you’ll not feel out of place. Good luck!
kenneth h
June 7, 2010 at 10:14 am
No