career start or too late

burybuck0489 · February 2013

i am 24 years old this July, and since i graduated highschool in 2007, alot has happened, my father died, my mother went on a terrible path, i removed myself from it, but for all those years, i just could not decide what i wanted to do, i had interests but never really thought i could do it, well recently i went into the service canada building in town here and spoke to a lady and took some career tests and quizzes and it pointed me in the direction of a registered nurse or anything in that field...but my question is, is it too late for me to start a career or should i be starting my family? i dont wanna be 30 with kids, but i also know that they deserve the very best...and im kicking myself in the ass now for not caring back then..

MEJOHNSO · February 2013

I'm a month away from turning 29, been married 4 years and don't have kids yet. 30 really isn't that old to start a family. Also, even so, that is 6 years away for you so you would have plenty of time to get your RN, get a job and get settled in that position. I finished undergrad and grad school and got started on my career before considering anything family related and I'm so glad I did it that way because now I feel like I can give my future children a financially and emotionally mature and stable mother.

anssett · February 2013

LMAO. My father had dreams of being a doctor when he was young but he was lazy and didn't finish college. at 45 with 3 kids (I was in high school) and a stay-at-home-wife he finished college while working full time, then went to a grad program to be a physician assistant. He's been working in medicine ever since and LOVES it. It is NEVER too late to work for a dream. You're VERY young. VERY VERY young. Many people don't finish college until your age anyway.

burybuck0489 · February 2013

i just feel like an idiot for not doing this a few years ago, but i just didnt know what i wanted with my life, and ive figured it out, i just wanrt the best for my family when we start, children deserve the world and i want to give it to them, and education used to be important to me, i lost it in all the troubles i went through but am now slowly getting back on track.. i just feel like im not putting my full potential into life and i have way more to offer to the world then what i am doing right now.

MommyLiberty5013 · February 2013

You are not too old or behind at all. In fact, I think that you've taken some time to find some direction puts you bounds ahead of other graduates who seem to be wandering aimlessly for years after graduation.

Good job!

Jdunk2008 · February 2013

I would agree with some others that you are not too old. I'm an RN (almost BSN! woop woop!). My schooling for my RN took me 20months. I would plan on two years depending on what you had for previous college courses. There are some schools that the first year is the LPN program and you can get a job in a nursing home or clinic with an LPN degree. This will help you with getting to know the job and what you will be doing as an RN (because it is very similar). I went straight through and got my RN but that was only because of the school and their program.
So lets say you start a program in the fall of this year. You will be 26 by the time you are done and can try to work a solid year to get the hang of things- you will be 27. That is plenty of time in my opinion but you be the judge! An RN degree pays pretty well and is a great direction to go in, considering the numerous options, anywhere you live. I will say it isn't an easy program, though. Do it now before you have kids and other comittments.

JDL4 · February 2013

If it helps any, I'm almost 27, have two totally different degrees, and I'm still not sure what I want to do. You have time. Time passes, you might as well be doing something during that time. If it's just going to be literally a few years, it won't matter that much as far as when to have kids. Like others said, you will also be able to give your children more with a better career.

blue_elle · February 2013

Today's career paths are much different, and more fluid, than they used to be. It's now common for people who are mid-twenties, thirties, and more obtaining first or second bachelors degrees. After military service I returned to complete my degree and was 26 when I graduated (4 years ago). DH is 29 and finishing his degree this semester.

I used to have the "don't want to be 30 before I start having kids" mindset, but I can tell you with all seriousness that at 30 now, I don't feel any older or like I've waited too long. In reality, we're much more financially and emotionally prepared overall for starting a family than we were 5 or 6 years ago, not to mention the time we've had to strengthen our marriage before adding to our family.

burybuck0489 · February 2013

Thanks for the advice everyone, i am taking it step by step, i am currently looking for a place to upgrade to take bio and chem and then go from there once i meet all the requirements, i am very excited to start my career.

kipnus · February 2013

My 26 year old friend just finished upgrading and is hoping to start her nursing program in the fall. My other 24 year old friend is just starting an after degree in nursing. Another 28 year old friend was a teacher, but then she decided to switch to nursing. A friend who was a nurse is now a teacher. It's definitely not too late!

dalm0m · February 2013

When I was in graduate school there were 2 people in my classes in their 60s. It's never too late.

Your kids will be better off with a mom who is happy & proud of herself.

Go for it.

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