Hello Everyone,
I’m hoping to get opinions from those of you who are responsible for hiring. In my (somewhat stupid) childhood, I ended up dropping out of High School sometime during my senior year. Without going into a lot of detail, it wasn’t because of grades, which were actually pretty good, A’s and B’s, just that I lost patience and wanted to start working and making money. I know, not smart, but it happened.
After a few years as a mechanic, I managed to get into computer operations, then technical support, then system administration. I found over the years that the lack of a diploma or GED didn’t seem to be an issue.
Now that I have become unemployed due to the acquisition and subsequent closing of my previous employer, I’m finding it much harder to find a job. Obviously the current state of the job market is giving me more competition for the few jobs that are available. I’m realizing that I probably won?t be able to get by without some sort of educational background. This brings me to my question.
As I am now in my mid-forties, would it be worthwhile to start with getting a GED, if nothing else, so I can truthfully say I have a High School diploma/GED, or am I so old now that it wouldn?t matter and I should just start going after certifications? Any other opinions?
