at what point in life it's too late to go back to school? (linux.community)

submitted 3 weeks ago by eli04@linux.community to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://linux.community/post/4052877

don't give me the it's never too late bs. Life happens, people have jobs, debts and rent to pay.

Going back to school when you're employed means debt, earning way less or nothing during your bachelor or master, stress, opportunities you're not aware of because you're simply not at your workplace anymore, unpaid overtime during those 2 to 3 years... the money you lose is more than what the bachelor / accreditation costs.

When does it start being a stupid idea? Is it when you're 30? 40? 50?

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[-] ArsonButCute@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 3 weeks ago

One of my coeds is in his late 60s. Go to school for the love of learning, and treat the piece of paper as a bonus

[-] comfy@lemmy.ml 7 points 3 weeks ago

Yep. If money isn't a problem, the answer is 'never'.

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