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March 11, 2010I had a lunch with my friend and she told me that she wants to go to school and get a degree in actuarial field. I think she sould not study such field b/c she is close to 50 years old. What are her chances to really get a job in that field? I’ve been thinking that it really may not pay off for her at such an "old" age and that corporations will not want to invest money in hiring her after she finishes the college (she may be around 55 years of age)… I think that her being around 55 and being a women she will be discriminated…I really didn’t want to dicourage her…. is there anyone who thinks otherwise and thinks she should go for it? if yes, why (reasons)?
if she gets a degree, she has a high chance of making it. thats assuming that she doesnt give up of course. anyone…no matter what age they are have a great and high chance of making it.
did you hear about the 100 year old man that just graduated?
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Horaayy..there are 2 comment(s) for me so far ;)
if she gets a degree, she has a high chance of making it. thats assuming that she doesnt give up of course. anyone…no matter what age they are have a great and high chance of making it.
did you hear about the 100 year old man that just graduated?
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Well, legally corporations aren’t *supposed* to discriminate based on age.. but some could be biased.
55 is old to get a bachelors degree. How many years after that will she have to make up the cost of the actual degree? Would she want to be bossed around by 20-something year old bosses in her field when she’s 55?
Is it possible for her? Sure. But, will it be costly and risky, yes.
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