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Hello there!

Been reading these forums for about a week or so now, and thought it was time to register

I've decided to take the plunge and try to get into the I.T. industry. Been into PC's for a few years now (built my own gaming rig and a couplle for friends, so not a total n00b ) but haven't done any courses on the subject, until now.

I'm starting with the A+ and I've just recieved my copies of the Mike Mayers and James Pyles books. I was going to use a TP but after reading these forums I've decided to self study

I know it's going to be a hard slog, but I'm very motivated and with the help of the books and these forums I can't see any reason why I cant do it!

The one thing that I am wondering about is am I too old to get into the industry? I'm almost 36 and have set myself a target of having the A+ done and being onto the N+ by the end of the year. With no experince am I too old? I do hope not!

Well I wont bang on anymore here, no doubt I will be posting in the A+ forums quite alot in the coming months!

Thanks for reading

o//

 

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Welcome!

Are you too old at 36? No way, man! I've known people to get into IT with no experience in their 50s!

 

*nods* You're never too old

 

Agreed, welcome to CF

 

Welcome to CF!

The gent who worked here before me was in his 40's when he started, so you definitely aren't too old.

 

^ I agree.

Welcome to CF

NB

 

Hello and welcome. I echo the comments above. I too am on the wrong side of 35, and am a relative newcomer. I have not had any problems yet. There is a lot to be said for life experience... Good luck with the studies.

 

Thanks people, I now feel like a spring chicken!