Too old to start level 3!????

Hi guys
Just woundering, I feel too old to carry on with aat!!! I am 30 next year and I haven't started level 3 yet!i just think that there are younger people out there that are more likely to get jobs than a 30 yr old. My aim is to do aat then acca,also I haven't got time to go to college at night so would like to do a distance learning course any ideas?
My question is should I do it or will I regret not doing it ???
Suggestions please thank you.
H :-)
Just woundering, I feel too old to carry on with aat!!! I am 30 next year and I haven't started level 3 yet!i just think that there are younger people out there that are more likely to get jobs than a 30 yr old. My aim is to do aat then acca,also I haven't got time to go to college at night so would like to do a distance learning course any ideas?
My question is should I do it or will I regret not doing it ???
Suggestions please thank you.
H :-)
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I have studied level 3 and 4 via distance learning and found this way suits my needs and lifestyle.
In a recent copy of PQ magazine a decent percentage of students were reportedly in their 40's, this gave me a little more confidence.
AAT is a great foundation and stepping stone to beginning a chartered qualification and is a fully recognised qualification in it's own right.
You are not too old to begin. Have you any work experience?
Good luck,
Neil.
I wish I was only 30.................
Hi, I'm 37 and feel too old too, but I have decided not to let that stop me. I am currently studying Level 3 at college and am really enjoying it. I was made redundant from my previous job as an administrator at the end of January and found employment in accounts in June.
There is a lot of competition out there, but don't give up. You will find the right company for you, it would just be a matter of perserverance. I'm confident that it will be worth it in the end, but I'd defintely rather try than not try at all.
Good luck!
I was 50 when i started and i will finish level 4 just before i get to 52.
What is stopping me getting a job is not having RELEVANT experience,ie not computerised but i have updated my skills for the internet.
Nps-1976 How come you did F1-F3 you get exemptions from these with your level 4 and i also thought you were compelled to take the papers in order,in other words F4 next.
You can do F1,2 and 3 in any order, then you can do F4-9 in any order. AAT personal tax and business tax lead onto F6 very nicely so it seemed the more sensible one to take first.
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You should never feel to old to start learning, considering you'er only 30 I think now would be a great time to start. A mature person who dedicates a good amount of time to completing the qualification will have it done in no time and if you live a busy lifestyle just go for the distance learning option.
Like many people above me have said, there are people almost double your age who are in the middle of their course and only wish they could have started it at your age.
Good Luck, and I hope I motivated you
Nilesh.
The way I see it is I had my son at 21 so he is now independent(ish!) and I have time to concentrate on what I like
to do. I think I am a good prospect for any employer as I am eager to learn, not going to be contemplating maternity leave or having to leave early as kids are ill etc. so I consider myself a good catch. Taking into account that I used
to work at a secondary school and most of school leavers do not have a great deal of initiative or interest I think us more mature one's (cringe! - I am NO way old!!) are a far better appeal to employers!
Good luck and go for it - you will regret it otherwise!
Studying, completing the AAT and becoming MAAT is one of the best things I have ever done.
Hope to see you posting here a lot more in the future
I'm part of the AAT PR team and each year we profile some of our older students for Adult Learners Week which takes place during May. At AAT, we believe that you are never too old to learn and we use this opportuity to encourage others to upskill, retrain or pursue that career change they may have been thinking about.
We're looking for students to profile so I'd love to hear from you. Perhaps you have changed careers? Or started your own business? If you're interested, please email me with your name, job title, age, location, photo and a little bio about yourself.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Danielle
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I just want to say a big thank you to everyone on here that taken the time to reply, I have decided to carry in with my level 3&4 and I am hoping to be completed by September ( for both!).
I will keep everyone posted I'm sure u will be seeing a lot of post from me in here when I'm stuck.
Thanks again
Hayley ;-))