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MikeD · August 26th, 2004, 00:12

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From my own experience. I am 29, five years older than my instructor. I have about one year left in school to finish my AAS in aviation. My instructor made a comment today that I am not much older than him. That simple little comment kind of shocked me in the wrong way just for the simple fact that a five year age gap between us, meant an 8+ year head start (for him) in the same ultimate pursuit.

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Agree. Just one more of a number of things to consider before "jumping ship" into a new career; especially these days. I'm not saying it can't be done, but depending on one's situation, there may be more or less hidden hurdles that you definately want to research and plan for. Something far more than just following one's heart.

August 26th, 2004, 00:12	#18
MikeD Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pinal Airpark Posts: 6,897	Re: Looking for a success story [ QUOTE ] From my own experience. I am 29, five years older than my instructor. I have about one year left in school to finish my AAS in aviation. My instructor made a comment today that I am not much older than him. That simple little comment kind of shocked me in the wrong way just for the simple fact that a five year age gap between us, meant an 8+ year head start (for him) in the same ultimate pursuit. [/ QUOTE ] Agree. Just one more of a number of things to consider before "jumping ship" into a new career; especially these days. I'm not saying it can't be done, but depending on one's situation, there may be more or less hidden hurdles that you definately want to research and plan for. Something far more than just following one's heart.