Stupid Guest Tricks

Sarah Magdalene wrote:Maybe you can re-enroll in school, get a GED, or take some college courses and what not? Much better than being reduced to sitting about and self loathing. Many community centers and community colleges do hold classes for those who have been out of the higher academic scene for a while. Heck, in some you can simply take classes with the rest of the regular students. If you would feel awkward amongst the youngsters, one can also take courses online via various universities and colleges. Personally I liked having older people in my classes. They were the ones who were most helpful with group projects and really shown interest in their studies because they were so driven to make up for all that lost time.

I know that when I was in college they had a group called MANTAS, with a plush manta ray as their mascot. Their name meant Mature And Non Traditional Aged Students.

Look about, maybe you'll find some place that may take you.

felinefan wrote:Actually, Sarah, I am a high school graduate, with an Associate's in Broadcasting/Journalism and a Bachelor's in Ministry. When I was getting my Bachelor's, I was in my late 40s. But I had a few classmates that were older--one lady was 65!
I just don't understand why my family chooses to believe this rubbish. But back in the 60s, you listened to the professionals, their word was gospel, even if it was based on junk science. Took me 35 years to find out that what they said about me was a load of crap. No, if I had to take courses, I'd take office computer applications, and the last time I checked, HP offers them for free online. Now I just have to have the self-discipline and find the time to actually sign up and take them.

Big Wallaby wrote:Like Wombat, I am going to have to agree to disagree with many here. However, I would like to remind you in the friendliest way possible that this is not a political forum, and I don't like where I've seen things go on other boards when politics get introduced. Let's not allow that to happen here.

hobie16 wrote:Because of that the only way I can effect their ratings, and eventually their wallets, is to not listen to their shows and ask others to do the same.

Big Wallaby wrote:Have you ever called a radio/TV station and told them you and such-and-such group were boycotting their station for reason X? Amazing the results you get, even if it's a national station. Makes it even more satisfying when you know that hundreds or thousands of other people in your community or across the country have called for the same reason, because they start getting really defensive.

hobie16 wrote:Ya can't win 'em all.

Sarah Magdalene wrote:Wow, you are VERY qualified for many great jobs out there! From the way you put things ....

<<I was never allowed to learn to drive, I was told I'd never be able to live alone or hold a decent job, and talk about self-fulfilling prophecies, sure enough, I wasn't allowed to upgrade my job skills, so here I sit, unemployed, and unqualified for anything out there in this crappy economy.>>

..... it seemed that your family made you very dependent and they refused to allow you to further yourself. After all, you said "self fulfilling prophecy". You seem to be underestimating your abilities and credentials. You have degrees, I'm betting that you'd be able to fill a position somewhere in your area. Broadcast/Journalism, my sister has that same degree and works in vast areas of entertainment - many with the Walt Disney Company before going freelance with various production companies in the Orlando area.

felinefan wrote:My oldest nephew works for The History Channel as an assistant producer on the show, "Shockwave".