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I have a degree in accounting. Accounting is not about math. It's about applying generally accepted accounting practices. Bookkeepers need to know more about numbers than accountants do.
This is interesting. I do recall going to college with someone who graduated in accounting. She was very bright, but actually not great at math. It surprised me. She went on to open her own business doing small business bookkeeping (I have no idea what kind of income she generated and we lost touch).
I have a degree in accounting. Accounting is not about math. It's about applying generally accepted accounting practices. Bookkeepers need to know more about numbers than accountants do.
Same here! It’s not about the math, it’s about knowing the rules and how to apply.
Would I be able find a job as an entry-level "accountant" in my 50's? Both of my parents had new careers late in life, but they were not quite as old as me.
I like kids, teaching could be an option, but that involves going to class during the day plus internship and I work full-time.
I looked into medical billing which I can do online, but it is fairly low pay, not worth it.
Would I be able find a job as an entry-level "accountant" in my 50's? Both of my parents had new careers late in life, but they were not quite as old as me.
I like kids, teaching could be an option, but that involves going to class during the day plus internship and I work full-time.
I looked into medical billing which I can do online, but it is fairly low pay, not worth it.
That's interesting. Medical billing used to pay very well. It must depend on who you work for. Or maybe it's been devolved to a do-it-at-home with no benefits type of gig? (Next step--Indian outsourcing.) Check out university hospitals, at state universities. They used to be very good to medical billing specialists. They may still be. If you're good with numbers, med billing would be a good fit.
That's interesting. Medical billing used to pay very well. It must depend on who you work for. Or maybe it's been devolved to a do-it-at-home with no benefits type of gig? (Next step--Indian outsourcing.) Check out university hospitals, at state universities. They used to be very good to medical billing specialists. They may still be. If you're good with numbers, med billing would be a good fit.
I can only speak for my area, and it is a $ 15.00 an hour job if you get with a good employer (like a hospital). Bookkeepers make that, which I can already do. I consider that a low wage, not enough to be "comfortable".
Is it possible? I have a degree, but it is not a functional one. I am not super-smart - not smart enough to go back to school for anything extremely lucrative, but I need to make more money or I am not going to make it. My background is in bookkeeping, but again, I am not good enough at math to become an accountant. I thought of maybe an OT assistant, but not sure anyone would hire a COTA in their 50's (CNA's don't make enough). I am at a crossroads, depressed and scared. I think if I were in my 30's I might feel more hopeful, but can one start over at 50?
Don't be so hard on yourself. I know how it gets when you feel down and things are difficult.
Get busy and make a plan. What ARE you good at? What other type of work would you like to do? Would that provide you with the additional income you need? Maybe you can take some classes in the evening or on the weekends and bring your skills up. I believe you CAN start over at 50, but come up with a strategy and take good care of yourself while you execute your plan. Keep your current job until you have something else in place.
Good luck!
Another suggestion: Look on USAJobs for government jobs in your area. You might have to start out at entry level, but you receive on the job training, good benefits and opportunities for advancement. I've seen many newcomers at my worksite who appear to be at least in their 50s (lots of people come here after another career). If you have the needed skills, you can get hired.
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