Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! For all of your replies...you have all been
very, VERY helpful and have given me a lot to think about.
I think I will start out by creating a portfolio...I've already begun
collecting photos onto my computer of my stuff.
As for family/friends support...that was part of the reason I may end up in
either NY (not near the city) or NC...I have parents in NY and a sister in
NC. Since things are still "up in the air" at present, I haven't made a
decision either way. More than likely I won't be staying in California
because of the situation, not really having that support and the sheer cost
of living here. That kind of also complicates the issue of "living in a
city" where these kinds of jobs are available. I don't really relish the
idea of living in a city, and ESPECIALLY not in LA, Chicago or NY...LOL! I'm
a small town girl and large cities make me nervous and paranoid.
I have two boys, but my oldest is 20 (so I don't have to worry about him)
and my youngest is just about 14....so it's not like I have small children,
thank God.
I never thought about being a Wedding Planner....I will have to look into
that. Thanks for the suggestion!
Ginni, I am in Roseville; however, I may not be staying here...not sure at
this point. I appreciate your offer and will keep it in mind.
Right now, I'm just kind of preparing for the worst in my situation and
gathering information.
I am going to print out all of your responses and keep them with me....thank
you and thank you for the support and encouragement!
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-----Original Message-----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Joan Mielke
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2008 5:20 PM
To: h-costume@mail.indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Question regarding career path
I am in a similar position--restarting my education and looking for new
employment at 40.
It may take you a while to discover whether you want to pursue a college
degree or certificate or whether you want to do something else. In the
meantime, check out your local community college, if there is one, and
through their advising center find out what basic classes you should take if
you are interested in a college education. They probably have some
placement tests that you can take in English and math and they also may
offer some aptitude or interest evaluations. Basic math and English classes
are courses you will probably be required to take no matter where you go or
what decide to do. You could also consider introduction to art,
introduction to psychology and introduction to business. Introduction to
theater would be good too, if it is offered. Many schools also have classes
that orient you to what college is and what skills you need to succeed in
college.
Best wishes in whatever you do!
Joan
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