CaptainPlanet Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 I have a question about age discrimination. I will graduate at age 26 from a science/education degree with major in geology and minor in mathematics. I have genuine concern that my age might place serious limitations on my ability to start a career in a new field. Given that by the time I reach graduation my work experience will consist of pizza shop, butchers, petrol station, telephone sales, and warehousing. Not exactly a plethora of knowledge. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Link to comment
blue-eyedspacemonkey Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 It is a worry, especially as so many people go to uni nowadays. Does your uni give you the option of doing a work placement for a summer or a year? This may help you gain experience and give you an idea of what you want to do with your degree. Link to comment
CaptainPlanet Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 Not really we'd need to do that ourselves, I'm hoping I can become a maths teacher. Its not the best job in the world but I think it would be a good one. Link to comment
rocio Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Math teacher at what level? Normally to teach math in elementary, junior high or high school you would need a teaching degree. To teach in college you would need a masters in math. And to teach in university you would need a Phd in math. Anyway, to answer your question, age shouldn't be an issue. 26 might not seem young to you, but it is very young. Link to comment
CaptainPlanet Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 I would be teaching mathematics at highschool level. Different system over here. Link to comment
rocio Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Don't you need an education degree to do that? Link to comment
CaptainPlanet Posted March 23, 2007 Author Share Posted March 23, 2007 You can do a science and education degree at the same time. Education I am taking because it gives you a trade. Link to comment
rocio Posted March 23, 2007 Share Posted March 23, 2007 Cool. I loved my high school math teacher. He wore purple every day, had a purple chair and only used purple chalk. If you would wear purple to class he would give you bonus marks. You can totally be eccentric and fun if you're a high school math teacher! I'm envious.. Link to comment
StillClimbing Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 if you let it become an obstacle, of course it can be one! this is a silly question, captain. you know what you want, now go after it! many people go back to school in their 30s-40s ...to medical/law/dental school....and end up just fine if you want to be a math teacher, just follow your goal and you will be one! you are still very young. Link to comment
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