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Job Hunting at 50? - Hopeful
Posted: Jul 14, 2011
So, who here has passed the course, passed the cert test(s) and gotten a job when you have been an MT for about 20 years or more at home?? I want very much to start a coding course and get my foot out of my home door and into a physician's office door (or hospital), but wondering if the door is actually open to those like me? Would love to know of anyone's experience as far as getting hired at this point in life (:
Thanks!
Hired after 50 - Betty Boop
[ In Reply To ..]Went to school a couple years ago, and I got hired with an insurance company last year processing medical claims, and I'm plenty past 50. Good salary and benefits. It took awhile to get used to working outside of the house, but I've adjusted and hope I can ride this job until retirement...you won't know unless you try! Good luck!
Me, too - sm
[ In Reply To ..]I did it, too. I'm past 50 and work for a large healthcare system.
The average age for people in coding programs is around 45. Most everyone I know in the field is over 40, too. It is a very common second career for healthcare professionals.
Age is actually valued in coding because it comes with seriousness, stability, and mature judgement. In long-term coders, it is associated with a high level of experience. That kind of rubs off on everyone.
I think you'll see very, very little attention paid to age. That's not saying you should let your appearance go to pot, though. If you've been working at home a long time, you might need to get a makeover and tasteful professional attire.
you are NEVER too old for anything - anon
[ In Reply To ..]My mother is 62 years old and had no problem getting hired at her current job as clerical work for a trucking company. Companies LOVE to hire older people as they are much more reliable than younger people :)
Job hunting at 50 - love the responses! - Hopeful
[ In Reply To ..]The responses mirror what I have been told "in general" from friends. The age factor is an absolute positive as far as stability, maturity, etc. I do haven't let my body go to pot, BUT my work attire is not suitable for the office! Thanks, everyone.. now, to save up money and get that course out of the way!!! (:
You're not alone! - Optimistic
[ In Reply To ..]I'm 52 and starting classes as well, trying to get my foot in the door of a coding program with a wait list. I was encouraged by the positive responses to your original post and I feel better knowing I'm not the only one looking for a better career after doing transcription for nearly 30 years (can't believe it myself!). Thanks for posting your question and thanks to all who replied! :)
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