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Date: November 09, 2010 08:25AM
I have a dilemma right now and not sure what I should do. A little history...
I have been home with my kids for 20+ years, moving around the country and world supporting my husband.
My husband and I left Mormonism over 7 years ago, still having issues with extended family, etc. Very similar to many of you.
Due to my kids ages and the amount of time my husband has always worked, I have been left with everything at home, which I don't believe it so uncommon within the church and also outside the church for women who quit careers to raise their children.
My dilemma now is this: I have been trying to find a job but really do not have marketable skills any more. (I have done a lot of volunteer work through schools and had a few miscellaneous jobs over the years.)
I am about to turn 50.
I would like to go back to school, get a master's in accounting, take the CPA exam, and hopefully find a job. My husband thinks I am a little crazy.
I contend that with the current job market, my lack of current and relevant experience, I have very limited opportunities. I suppose I could try and get some low paying, retail job, probably only seasonal for the holidays, but I have a hard time thinking about working for $7 or $8 an hour, working inconvenient hours, at a job I did in high school.
My prior work experience is as an internal accountant, working in private industry and banking.
So, am I too old to go back to school?