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Post by Ultimate Figure Collector on Dec 16, 2019 22:07:46 GMT -5
Not too old I’ve had people who were in their 40s, 50s, and 60s in some of my classes. To be honest nobody cares or really even thinks about it. Everyone is there for the same thing, to get an education. I’m currently 32 and I’m enrolled for my second degree. Age is just a number, and there is no cap on age and education.
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WreckerJack
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Post by WreckerJack on Jan 1, 2020 15:05:02 GMT -5
I was a manager for a small retail shop once, I don't know if my advice will help but I'll give it a shot bc someone might get something out of it.
First thing is treat your employees well. They are there to help things run and if they leave the workload falls upon others and you. Be respectful of them but be clear about what your expectations are. If they look clueless, ask them if they need help or say hey can you please do XYZ. If a person is young or inexperienced always give them tips and let them watch and learn. Play to their strengths if possible. Always thank them for their work because it makes them feel valued. All of this leads to good open communication and less drama.
When it comes to business, customer service is #1. Always greet customers, do everything to find what it is that they want or need and make their experience a positive one. In the days of social media and yelp you want people to be spreading positive word of mouth even more so. I feel like a lot of companies these days don't care about repeat business and making a customer feel valued so I always try to do that. I always sell things with honesty and integrity because that is what gets customers to come back to you and tell their friends! Even small things like making conversation help you know your customer. If you wanna go the extra mile use that store copy of a coupon when people are having a rough day or when an old lady is buying something on a fixed income. I know this works because the second season we exceeded our sales goals for the season by a larger margin than we did the first year. Feels good to get better numbers doing the right thing.
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The Shiniest Wizard
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Post by The Shiniest Wizard on Jan 1, 2020 19:46:46 GMT -5
Dude you are perfectly fine starting at whatever age you want for college. In my classes I've had people in their 80s taking simple history classes. Don't feel old, just try to enjoy it and get your money's worth out of it!
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Post by l on Jan 5, 2020 1:33:35 GMT -5
I've got several tips since I went to school at a "later than typical age" and since I work in a school.
First, I realize that many people who go to school are "achievement oriented" and some of us are not.... I would say the first thing to do is don't get wrapped up with grades. It is one of the biggest unnecessary stressors that I see and burns out some of the brightest students. Of course strive to do well but don't be afraid of earning less than an "A."
Use every tool available.... spend the time to go to the library and ask for search help. Go to the writing center and get help on your papers. Use Khan Academy for tutorials. Exhaust every avenue to achieve what you want.
Know when to take a break. I am working on a doctoral degree right now in education and I had to take the Fall semester off. I probably could have taken just one half of the semester off but I was burned out and needed some time for myself. Know when to chill out and take a smaller load or a bigger load of classes. You don't have to do what an advisor says, you are in control. Ask the person advising you what they recommend and offer alternative suggestions and ask questions. In the same vein, KNOW WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN TO GRADUATE. In the end, it's on you. Advisors aren't bad people but they screw up from time to time.
Make contacts and find mentors-- The people you will be around will be curious about you. Invest in the humans around you and find instructors and people who invest in you. If I've found one thing out in the "real world" it's that doing top notch work is not always enough. Many times, it is about who you know. Having a good resume and good contacts is better than one or the other alone.
Lastly, enjoy what you do. Embrace the possibilities and take chances when you get them. The position I am currently in was all because I took chances when the opened up to me and allowed me to achieve even better things than I ever imagined on my own.
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Post by The Lion's Den on Jan 24, 2020 21:32:26 GMT -5
Hey man, first off congrats! The real moral is (and I'm not saying you're struggling with this but) it's really about you and your priorities. It's tough, maybe weird at first but it's for you and no one else.
I did my undergrad right out of high school which I wasn't mature enough for at all, but I definitely grew with all the stuff I did outside of school. Then I went back at 25, helped me boost my career and earnings, and in September of 2018 at almost 30 I left a good job and went back to school to do my masters. There are people from all walks of life in my class, including a couple 50 years olds. At the end of the day, they are doing it for themselves and their goals. Keep that in mind and the rest will be fine. I think there's a certain maturity and life experience you can bring to the table after returning to school. University was just a party and an excuse for me to stay out of trouble I guess, but now the things you learn will have real meaning or you'll be able to draw examples from your experience.
It's nerve wracking, it's exciting, it's tough, it's a lot of things. At the end of it all, you'll be glad you did it. Best of luck dude!
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