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What career advice would you give to a 28 year old who wants to finish a degree and pursue a career in a different field?

I am a professional athlete who has a thirst for learning.

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Michael’s Answer

Getting your degree absolutely opens doors that are typically closed. I was 29 when I started my engineering degree.

Advice: Do your homework when the instructor/teacher assigns it. Trust me when I say, this is the best advice I can give you.
Advice: Offer to help other students with their homework and assignments, this helps you more than them.
Advice: Do you best to not work during school if you can.
Advice: Focus on school not women.
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Dieu’s Answer

Go for it! You're still in the prime of your life, which means you have the flexibility to change your career path if necessary. Pursuing higher education is always a wise choice. So, complete your degree and if your heart is set on a different career, don't hesitate to make the switch. You've got this!
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Christopher’s Answer

Making the switch to a new career and earning a degree at the age of 28 is an ambitious and realistic objective. Keep in mind that shifting careers demands patience and hard work, but it's entirely feasible. Your prior experiences can serve as valuable assets in your new profession, and your commitment will be a key factor in achieving your goals. Embrace this chance for personal growth and exploration as you follow your enthusiasm into a fresh field
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James Constantine’s Answer

Dear Amani,

Assisting individuals who are battling health issues is indeed a noble cause. When you witness your own Greek kin departing from life as early as 38, it's like a punch to the heart. This was my gateway to the world of medicine. So, what's the type of medicine we should be focusing on? It's Orthomolecular medicine, which is all about healing ailments with the power of nutrients.

My suggestion for you is to elevate your passion and commitment to an even higher level. Consider pursuing a Doctorate from renowned institutions like Harvard or The University of Puget Sound, specializing in Nutritional Medicine.

Welcome to the future of healthcare - the 21st Century Health Care.

No matter the field you decide to delve into, remember to study diligently and strive for excellence. Above all, continue your noble mission of helping people.

Best Wishes,
Jim.
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Samuel’s Answer

Hello Amani! It's important to remember that everyone's journey is unique. Some individuals, like myself, opt for multiple careers, and that's perfectly okay. After all, we didn't come into this world with a predetermined career path! Some might label me as inconsistent, and perhaps they're not wrong, but life is more about savoring the journey than reaching a specific goal. I've had my fair share of career changes, from switching my major twice (from law to political science), working as a social policy advisor, to becoming a school teacher. Later, I even opened and managed my own restaurant for six years. However, when I stopped enjoying it, I sold it, relocated to a different country, and began studying CRM, and now sports and event marketing. In the meantime, I'm employed as an Assessment Support Assistant at a highly respected University in Canada. Sure, I may regret some of the changes, and wish I had made others sooner or tackled them differently. But that's the charm of life. Now, I'd like to share some advice to help you make the most of and enjoy whichever path you choose:

Samuel recommends the following next steps:

be committed and motivated with your big decisions
explore all your options and try to build and table giving each options pros and cons and a particular value for you( it's mainly sujective) because not every con/pro have the same value for you.
look at the labour market for the path that you would like to take. also if you find an opportunity to be successful in a different way and your keen on it go for it.
establish which are your priorities, they could even help you to choose your patch. when you do try to create a plan with short term goals so you can measure your success. remember plans usually go in a very different way than reality but gives you tons of advantage compared to those who are just depending on improvisation.
Enjoy your path, it will probably be more fun than when you get to the summit. PD: try to get both soft skills and hard skills. The first one will give you flexibility and ease the way to success, and the second ones will make you indispensable.
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Jasmine’s Answer

It's not too late to switch careers. Switching careers can be exciting and explorative but it also takes time and diligence. I am a career switcher and part of my decision was to go back to school to get my MBA to get a career in marketing. One of the first things you should consider is do you know what career you want to switch to. If so, does that career path require a certain amount of foundational knowledge or is it highly advised to have a degree in that field. Ask yourself do you want to be a full-time student again and completely immerse yourself or do you want to continue working and go to school part time. There are many programs that allow for both options, and it's important that you factor in how long it'll take to get your degree, if you'll still want an income during this period, and do you have the ability to balance both school and work. If you decide you want to do a part-time program, find a program that will help you maintain a good balance of work and school. Also, you might want to look into your current organization to see if they have any tuition reimbursement programs or offer some sort of assistance to help you get your degree. If you want to be at school full time then make sure you have the financial ability to not only pay for school but to maintain your regular expense (housing, food, etc.).

For my MBA, I personally decided to go to a full-time program because what I wanted to do and achieve could be done best by only being a student. I had many classmates who did part-time and that was best for their situations. While being a full-time student, I did work part-time at my school and received a scholarship that helped pay for my tuition, housing, and meals.

It may take some time, research on your part, and getting clear on what will be best for you, but you can definitely still get your degree and switch careers.

Jasmine recommends the following next steps:

Assess all options - ex: full time student or continue working and do school part time
Identify which programs will help you best switch your career and work for your situation
Investigate if there's additional support you can get either from your current organization, the school, or maybe another avenue
Remember what your end goal is and confirm if the path you've chosen will be the best to help you reach it
Remind yourself that it's okay to pivot. Many folks do. - make sure to network once you get going as it'll be good to connect with people in the field you want to switch to
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