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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    13 hours ago

    I’ve noticed that at 50 it’s harder to absorb data heavy stuff. Memorization isn’t what it used to be. Doesn’t make anything impossible, but…