As a 53 year old training for a career change the age comment really pisses me off. I am currently in the restaurant biz 12 to 16 hour days are routine! One of the reasons I have to work so much is younger workers that don't show up! A good friend who is a Net.Admin said my work ethic would do well in IT so that is why I have pursued the training. I feel that I will have a good 20 years to give when I start.