what should i do? im 30 and didn't finish my study yet....
@halfliferonin (27)
Germany
March 31, 2010 6:58pm CST
hi there... im poor student who have not been finish my study even my age already reach 30:( what should i do? should i start to work and forget my study?
3 responses
@ramos7881 (344)
• United States
1 Apr 10
I have worked all throughout my education. Is that an option for you? Yes, it takes more time to finish my degree, but I have had the added bonus of pay raises each year as I continue my education - this isn't true for most professions though.
I don't know what your situation is, but if it is at all possible, you might try to find part-time work in your field. Then when you do graduate, you will already have work experience in your field.
@halfliferonin (27)
• Germany
1 Apr 10
hi ramos. i do part time job in my field coz that is the only thing i know. but what im fear is, when i do finish my study.... could i really have adequate job and carier since my age is already 30:(
@ramos7881 (344)
• United States
1 Apr 10
I don't see why not. It's not like you are already close to retirement age. And most job markets do not cater only to the young. Just like anyone else, you will need to prepare yourself for interviews, job searches and all that entails to make yourself be the one the potential employer wants to hire. Being in your 30s should not affect that.
@justdomoney (17)
• Malaysia
2 Apr 10
Yes thats right ramos, do part time in your field will really help you to gain experience that will gives you more advantages than others when you graduate. You have qualification and good experience. And i dont see any reasons the potential employer not to take you rather than to hire same other fresh graduate. Ages will not take in book whenever you still can give a company some profit and helped them to sucess.
@justdomoney (17)
• Malaysia
2 Apr 10
Dont let your poorness as a reasons to you to stop your study. I know what you feel (but different ages, me is 25 years old) since i m also not born from family that have lot of money. I sometimes got distract of this problem when it comes to buy a book, spending money to do research or anything that need money to do things. So, I decided to work as part time at night and weekend and do some online to get money for food, fee and so on. Sometimes, i feel so tired and really want to quit my study but if i do, i cant change my life to be better if i dont have good qualification to get high paid salary in future. So, please never ever think to quit it for better future. Not everyone get chance to study to change their life. good luck.
@ramos7881 (344)
• United States
2 Apr 10
You are correct, you are lucky enough to see that how this will impact your future. I am still working on my degree, but each year that goes by things get easier as far as work; however, my studies do get harder. That is OK though, because of my work experience they are still easier than if I had no experience at all. I am not finished with my degree, but am no longer working only night shifts and weekends. I work hard and apply all that I learn in the workplace and my employer sees that I am valuable to their mission and I have seen great rewards for that. I too have problems buying books and with all other costs related to my studies, but I do what I can and it has paid off so far so I will keep doing it.
@setsuna26 (2751)
• Philippines
1 Apr 10
There are alot of jobs that dont require you to finish your studies. I mean im not trying to talk you not to finish your studies anymore. I just think now that you still dont have any means of doing so then you should find jobs that suits you well. Try to ask yourself what it is that your good at and then assess where you can try and work. Im pretty sure theres a job waiting out there just for you ;)
@halfliferonin (27)
• Germany
2 Apr 10
thanks setsuna:D i just wanna find the best solution for it:)
