A TodayShow.com columnist is reminded professionals that they're never too old to try interesting new career options. Kitty Schindler, 85, wrote about the topic this week after a previous column on nursing jobs drew comments from readers interested in the industry but concerned about being too old to start a new career. Schindler noted that in her mid-fifties, she herself had actually started training as a nurse for special education schools, although she acknowledges that her prior experience in nursing helped pave the way for this transition. She also has advice for a young man who majored in criminal justice but who is now more interested in a nursing career, suggesting that he check into options like forensic nursing, which focuses on treatment of crime victims and assisting law enforcement. Many of Schindler's readers were asking about the nursing profession, but she maintains that her advice applies to any older workers who are interested in pursuing a career change. In some cases, a career counselor could be an advisable option to assist with new job plans, especially those that involve a whole new industry. "Be flexible. Be persistent. And don’t sell your own experience short," advises Schindler.  |