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Old 28th November 2008, 12:53   #31
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A friend of mine did exactly this at the age of 36.

He got bored of IT, went to Sheffield University and qualified as a doctor last year. He says its the best decision he ever made and keeps telling me I should do the same.

Blood makes me feel queazy though. As does very hard work.
Knew someone who was an English teacher, he want back to Uni to study law. Next time I saw him was on TV, chief prosecutor in Scotland. Successful career move I'd say.
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Old 28th November 2008, 13:55   #32
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Any evidence for this statement?

My outstanding knowledge of industry is the evidence.
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Old 28th November 2008, 14:34   #33
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Knew someone who was an English teacher, he want back to Uni to study law. Next time I saw him was on TV, chief prosecutor in Scotland. Successful career move I'd say.
Actually a move into IT/security/media law is probably a more logical step for most IT contractors... the hours are just as bad though...
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