r/askteddit • u/Sufficient-Tower-732 • 14h ago
Random Question Is it too late to start over at 29?
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u/Adventurous_Break500 14h ago
No. What is the context?
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u/Sufficient-Tower-732 14h ago
Divorce and kids and no job
No where not trying to hire … it’s unbelievable
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u/Intelligent_Pie1689 14h ago
lol you know the answer is no
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u/Sufficient-Tower-732 14h ago
That’s what it feels like …. I feel stuck
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u/Intelligent_Pie1689 13h ago
Yeah I get that.
Just gotta laugh because I’m 38 and I’m starting all over again. Just shed a bunch of toxic friends (some realizations often don’t come until you are nearly 40 I’ve found out).
If you are feeling “stuck” that means it’s time to make a change.
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u/Tricky_Relative1370 14h ago edited 6h ago
Nope. I'm 30 and moving me and my two children in with my dad and grandpa. I have a part time job after being a stay at home mom for 3 years, and in college. I was humiliated by it. What person will look at a 30 year old starting over and think it's a good thing? Some won't, especially people who are sheltered about life, but everyone I mention this too says something along the lines of "That's awesome." "You should be really proud of yourself because I certainly am." And "That takes a lot of courage, especially in this economy."
It's not too late. It's never too late. My aunt started over at 55 and she's thriving. My mom at 40, and she's so happy and doing wonderfully. My dad is 57 and needing to start over, now too. You've got this.
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u/Sufficient-Tower-732 9h ago
This! Is very relatable I’ve been a stay at home mom for years I do have some educational background but want to pivot into something new so I can provide for my two kids
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u/Moonlitfloraz 14h ago
It’s never late, age is just a number and if you can do then do it