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i am 43 and trying to get back into tech.

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i am 43 and trying to get back into tech .i have a bachelors in computer science and used to work in software QA. Now its been 9 yrs since my last employment. i am trying to learn be a cloud engineer and since the market is dull trying to learn ai too. i have the most unsupportive husband but I am have to battle way through it .i don't even have 10 years of work exp so that I can qualify for ssn ,which is why I am more adamant and show my daughters its imp to stand on my own feet.

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  1. Sasha Pierre

    i'm so proud of you, KEEP GOING YOU WILL GET THERE!

  2. Anonymous

    One option is to get a job with a company that pays for education benefits. The spouse may be more willing to accept the training if someone else is paying the cost.

  3. Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

    I would look for companies that offer returnships.

  4. P Price

    I agree that a return ship program is a good idea. ReacHIRE is one I would recommend.

  5. Anonymous

    Returnships are a great idea, but they are very location restricted.

  6. Anonymous

    As someone who used to work in tech, getting back in after nine years away is like starting over unless you have been diligent about keeping your skills up during your time off. Losing six months can make you a dinosaur. Even with a computer science degree, it takes a lot of continuing education to keep up with the newest technologies. Since you have a background, one of the things you may want to consider is to look for work in a software company in sales or consulting, especially if you pick up how software works quickly. You could also consider QA (again), technical writing, or something else in the business's marketing/sales/sales support end. From your timeline, I am guessing you got your degree in the early 2000s, and that was about the same time I got out. I wouldn't even consider going back now. Too much has changed, and I couldn't start over at this point in my life.

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