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IS IT TOO LATE FOR ME TO MAKE A COME BACK?

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Galing GalingMember for 18 years 11 months
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Dear Fellow Engineers,

I have a BSME degree with 10+years Schedule/Cost Engineer experience ie. construction, power plants, nuclear, etc.
But that was in the 1980’s. Since then I went to my own business in Sales (not related to engineering) and now retired from it. With my 3 daughters soon going to college! I need to come out of retirement. (NO MORE SALES) I Want To Be Back In "Planning and Scheduling Engineering" Career! My first thought is to get certified in Project Planning Software Programs (to catch up with current tools of the trade - technology).... IS IT TOO LATE FOR ME TO MAKE A COME BACK?

PLEASE HELP ME, with your comments, thoughts, advise, and any response to my situation.

Sincerely,
Tony
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    Mark Chapman ·
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    I would say "yes it’s too late" as you have posted this to the wrong category! :-)
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    Galing Galing ·
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    Hey Mark C.,
    Noting your icon, I hope you’re not being sarcastic about my sincere solicitation of opinions. Categories in this forum is neither a prerequisite nor precedence of my subject posting. Do you have any helpful comment?
    Cheers,
    Tony
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    Mohammed Azharuddin ·
    #3
    Hi Tony,

    I think and Believe that there is no wrong time to do a right thing. You are "in" and on time.

    So best of Luck,

    Azza
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    Chris Koerner ·
    #4
    Tony -

    I don’t think it’s to late and I wish you the best of luck.

    Chris
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    Oliver Melling ·
    #5
    Tony,

    Do a Primavera course and come and work in England on short term contract!
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    Galing Galing ·
    #6
    Gentlemen, thanks for your constructive comments. I am on schedule for a come back in our industry!
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    Murray Allen ·
    #7
    It’s never to late to make a comeback.

    Although Mark is quite correct that this is the incorrect forum in which to post this message, the "project services career issues" forum where you have also posted this message was the correct pigeon hole.

    If as a sales person you cold called the same person several times i’m sure they’d find it pretty annoying!!!

    Good luck.

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    Tom Hadley ·
    #8
    Never to late

    I am 61 years young was away like you for many years doing something else. Where I am in australia thre is a shortage of us.

    You could get a job any time. when I first decided to return I bought an on line course for Priamvera , excellant value.

    If you feel like chaattin gmore about this just send me a private message.

    good Luck

    Tom
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    Galing Galing ·
    #9
    thanks tom h! you are the gentleman! you have given me an additional inspiration for my big comeback to our profession!
    i’ve done research about the demand of our profession in the industry and you’re 101% right, huge shortage for the unforeseeable future! for more about us please check you private message. cheers, tony.
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