Continuing Education after 40

My decision to return back to school came at a time when I had lost all hope of ever getting ahead in my career. My hopes and dreams kept getting farther and farther away, and it was almost like living a nightmare. As soon as I would get to a certain level, the opportunities would stop. I did not have that piece of paper that qualifies me to continue up the ladder of success. Not even proving I could do the job mattered, and it almost seemed like I was doomed.

After careful analysis, I was not doomed after all, merely weakened, by the fact that I had not finished what I started years ago, and that was obtaining at least a Masters Degree. Recently I was laid off, and it hurt, however it woke me up to the fact that, I can do something about my situation instead of always talking about it. I enrolled and will be graduating this November 2014 with a Bachelors of Science in Communication. The road was not easy, however was so worth it. I would not trade this experience for the world. Something tells me this is happening for a reason, and maybe this is when I should be getting this done.

My hope is to continue as long as I am able to. My priorities are in somewhat of a good place right now, so let’s see how it goes. As for me, I can truly say that returning back to school is like a breath of fresh air, where the air is fresh like a cool spring morning in the mid-west. I always recommend trying it, even if it is just one class, of interest, and see if you too can smell the fresh air, as I did.

Brian

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