i know loads of ****s who went to uni just because they got to move away and party.. basically.. the uni course was second to the partying and social aspect.. most of em are dumb ****s..
Ha ha - I didn't want to say as much, but yes, generally at 18 this is what you would expect. As an older student, this is perhaps already out of the system and the Uni course is a primary rather than secondary concern.
Qualifications these days mean less and less. Unless it is in something where education is essential like being a doctor. As a graduate and a person that knows many recent graduates. They are all doing **** jobs they could have done before having a degree. A degree is not necessarily a key to happiness but a way to line the government and establishments pockets with ridiculous fees that are not worth it. Use the money and set up your own business. On the other hand it may well be the key to success and fill you with personal life satisfaction.
Ever thought of doing something like this ? Your work experience & academic qualifications may fit entry requirements. It's a full time 3-year course ( commuting maybe ?) and presumably a need for part time work to see you through. Mature students seem to be welcomed. http://courses.leedsmet.ac.uk/sportbusiness You've crossed the first bridge by recognizing you want a change - good man. And good luck with whatever & however you decide to procede with your career shift. There's some good suggestions & ideas presented on this thread. PS: There are times when it seems Hull City AFC could do with some help on this front !
I did my degree at 25, but had to do an access course (at Hull College) first due to lack of qualifications. Found I had a lot in common with the others on the course and got on great with them. So when I started the degree proper, I knew most of the people on the course already. Definately made things easier. Plus, my access course covered stuff from the first year too, so we all seemed like super intelligent brainboxes and the "youngsters" were in awe of us. Best four years of my life, don't regret a minute of it even though it's no longer relevent. I always regret the things I haven't done, never the things I have. (Except maybe one thing!!!!! )
Party, I started out in AP, but realised there was no way for me to advance without being pro-active and doing something about it. I quite liked the job at the time, but knew I would get bored eventually. I liked the finance element though. Anyway, I started studying ACCA, an accountancy qualification. I was fortunate enough that my employers are funding, but I have friends who do fund it themselves. It is bloody tough work, I have a full time job and my courses are at weekends. Most of my evenings are taken up with self-study. Exams are beginning of June and December, so still effectively get 3 months off for summer (June, July, August) and Christmas (December, January and February). Been doing it over 2 years now and had 2 promotions and 2 pay rises to boot. I wouldn't have been given a chance at these jobs if I wasn't studying. Just passed my 8th and 9th exams, still 5 to go... A long, hard road, but if you can get it, the possibilities are endless really. There are other similar accountancy qualifications such as CIMA, but if you don't want to throw yourself in at the deep end, there is AAT which I think is a route through to ACCA/CIMA. If you need any other advice, or info, drop me a PM if ya like! Good luck in whatever you choose to do
Many thanks, that's really interesting, and builds on what I've already done. I'll look into these courses. They sound like they've really worked out for you, so that's encouraging. I think at 30, I'm much more prepared to work hard and study independently than then I was 18 or 20 or so. My employers do use a company called QA for further education and training, so I will make enquiries on this. Thanks a lot.
I started CIMA a few years back. ****ing horrible unless you want to be an accountant, and let's face it, nobody does. Other avenues worked out for me in the end. To a point.
Did you complete it? I tried it through the OU and just could not get my head around double entry book keeping. An accountant mate told me not to worry, and that after 3 or 4 weeks it would make sense, and I could stop worrying about it, all I needed to understand was the principle. I told him I'd been doing it for 8 weeks. He told me I was probably not cut out for accountancy. He was right!
I think this is a peddled myth that qualifications mean less and less. Qualifications are important as they're effectively a hurdle of entry to jump.You won't get any role within the banking, legal, recruitment and pretty much every other well paid career in London without a competent degree anymore. 15 years ago, you could have got a foot in the door knowing the right person. Not anymore. There will always be entrepreneurs who have built up from nothing, but 99% of workers in middle- to well-paid environments have done the first stepping stone of getting a degree. ESSEX GULL
