Going Back To School

I wouldn't say the idea is necessarily stupid, though it is obviously very unfocused. "Something in the medical field" is a bit broad.

Why do you want to switch gears and do something completely different?

I've known a fair number of people like you. You're not really old yet, but you're certainly not young anymore. You're starting to get a little bored with things and think a brand new career might just be the answer. This is not uncommon. Some guys divorce their wives and hook up with 20 year olds. Some start doing triathlons. Some take up mountain climbing. Some go back to school.

You should ask yourself why you find the medical field so appealing all of a sudden. Why did you not pursue a medical career 10 years ago when you were in college for the first time? How exactly do you expect this career/job change to improve your life?

I'd recommend volunteering at a local hospital for the next 6-12 months, just to get a feel for what you'd be trying to get yourself into. You can learn a lot by volunteering and it's a whole helluva lot cheaper than 2 semesters of additional college.

My friend's mother just got done with nursing school and she's in her mid-late 50s.

Hey, I appreciate the response. You might have things a little confused, though, likely due to my poor post.

I am not interested in working at a hospital. I am more interesting in LEARNING about the material, not necessarily making it a new career, although that might be the case. Who knows?

I am not bored really, more like I am ready for another challenge. I don't really have the personality that makes me want to stockpile money. I have made a good amount and inherited money as well, so my kids are set. I figure I could continue doing my job and making money, but that seems less challenging than starting something new. You only live once.

To be honest, the reason I didn't do medical school the first time around was because I was too busy trying to qualify for NCAAs. I didn't focus on school as much as I could have, and honestly, it just didn't matter to me. I made good grades and have a fine degree, but I wasn't interested in a career while at school. All I cared about was running.