Comments on: How to Keep Your Skills Current http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/ Personal Finance. Investing. Wealth Building. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:35:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jonathan http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-9633 Jonathan Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:52:56 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-9633 It's a shame but I think that employers are usually unwilling to invest in additional learning opportunities for staff that can be replaced easily. I think that the home learning through online or local colleges is the best key. There are some great online courses now available meaning that you can study in the comfort of your ouwn home and submit work via email or online learning forums It’s a shame but I think that employers are usually unwilling to invest in additional learning opportunities for staff that can be replaced easily. I think that the home learning through online or local colleges is the best key. There are some great online courses now available meaning that you can study in the comfort of your ouwn home and submit work via email or online learning forums

]]> By: Pinyo http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-1709 Pinyo Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:00:27 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-1709 @Minimum Wage - I am glad you can find something helpful out of it. @Minimum Wage – I am glad you can find something helpful out of it.

]]> By: Minimum Wage http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-1705 Minimum Wage Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:53:35 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-1705 In my experience, the free government/library/CC training is fairly lame, but there's a lot of great online stuff here I didn't know about. In my experience, the free government/library/CC training is fairly lame, but there’s a lot of great online stuff here I didn’t know about.

]]> By: Pinyo http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-1698 Pinyo Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:46:19 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-1698 @Patrick - Thank you. Good point about searching out local resources. It a lot of ways, they are better because you get to see people face-to-face. I also agree that you need to put in the work to get the reward you desire -- great point. @Dong - Yes, I always anticipate your next job and train toward that. That's what I did when I went back for my Master degree and switch track from Biochemistry to Information Systems Engineering. @Dawn - Welcome to Moolanomy. It's never too late. When I went back to school, there were a lot of people who were my senior. The person I admire the most was a father of 7, working two jobs, living with diabetes, and was going for his Master Degree. It was amazing. Regarding financial aid, one advantage for adult learner is potential support from their employer. My employer provides tuition reimbursement to all employees, and I was able to get a full scholarship from their executive development office. @Patrick – Thank you. Good point about searching out local resources. It a lot of ways, they are better because you get to see people face-to-face.

I also agree that you need to put in the work to get the reward you desire — great point.

@Dong – Yes, I always anticipate your next job and train toward that. That’s what I did when I went back for my Master degree and switch track from Biochemistry to Information Systems Engineering.

@Dawn – Welcome to Moolanomy. It’s never too late. When I went back to school, there were a lot of people who were my senior. The person I admire the most was a father of 7, working two jobs, living with diabetes, and was going for his Master Degree. It was amazing.

Regarding financial aid, one advantage for adult learner is potential support from their employer. My employer provides tuition reimbursement to all employees, and I was able to get a full scholarship from their executive development office.

]]> By: FinanceIsPersonal.com http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-1694 FinanceIsPersonal.com Thu, 08 Nov 2007 14:06:01 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-1694 I work in Software Development, so I have to re-learn my job every 3-4 years. Every time a new programming language comes out that my employers decide to use, I get to learn it. It makes life long learning a lot easier since it's essentially a requirement for my job. I work in Software Development, so I have to re-learn my job every 3-4 years. Every time a new programming language comes out that my employers decide to use, I get to learn it. It makes life long learning a lot easier since it’s essentially a requirement for my job.

]]> By: Dawn http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-1688 Dawn Thu, 08 Nov 2007 05:31:30 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-1688 Not long after my 40th b-day I went back to school. It was intimidating taking my seat in that very first class, but then it was great. It really is never too late to go back to school. I was really amazed at how much financial aid there for non-traditional students. Not long after my 40th b-day I went back to school. It was intimidating taking my seat in that very first class, but then it was great. It really is never too late to go back to school. I was really amazed at how much financial aid there for non-traditional students.

]]> By: dong http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-1684 dong Wed, 07 Nov 2007 23:02:08 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-1684 I think it's always important not only to keep your skills fresh, but anticipate what your next steps are be they in your current field or another field. We should always be learning. I think it’s always important not only to keep your skills fresh, but anticipate what your next steps are be they in your current field or another field. We should always be learning.

]]> By: Patrick http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-1683 Patrick Wed, 07 Nov 2007 20:41:39 +0000 http://www.moolanomy.com/280/how-to-keep-your-skills-current/#comment-1683 Great tips, Pinyo. Many communities have employment agencies whose employees will assist with resume making, interview practice, basic computer skills, and even job placement. Some local libraries also offer these services. There are many great resources people can use if they are willing to look for them and put in the time to do the work. The difference between settling for your current position and actively working to improve your situation can mean the difference between a lifetime of barely surviving vs. earning enough to pay off debts and save some extra money. It can also lead to a more rewarding work experience, and an improved outlook toward life. Great article, Pinyo. Great tips, Pinyo. Many communities have employment agencies whose employees will assist with resume making, interview practice, basic computer skills, and even job placement. Some local libraries also offer these services.

There are many great resources people can use if they are willing to look for them and put in the time to do the work. The difference between settling for your current position and actively working to improve your situation can mean the difference between a lifetime of barely surviving vs. earning enough to pay off debts and save some extra money. It can also lead to a more rewarding work experience, and an improved outlook toward life.

Great article, Pinyo.

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