I think you are asking two different questions: Is it too late to start a PhD at 38 or 40 or X? No. Will it damage your career? Maybe ch harder to say without knowing what the career is or what you are choosing for it to be.
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I'd like a career in academia. I've started the whole academia thing late, though. Foundation and BA in my late 20s and early 30s, finishing my masters at 34. I want to pursue a career in teaching and research, and I'm worried that any further delay will be a problem.
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Never too old to do anything with academia - and if there are walls that can’t be overcome then it only reflects on that particular institution. Go for it ... if that’s what you want to do. BTW, my oldest undergrad was 73 :)
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Was that Antonette? It's not so much the doing a PhD as a mature student, so much as whether it will negatively impact my ability to pursue an academic career after said PhD...
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People do PhDs at all ages, many younger and many older (and a lot older), it's a personal choice. If you want to do it, then absolutely do it! You'll learn a lot and grow as a person, and that is invaluable. No one can predict where it may lead (as with anything), that's ok :)
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My advice is to continue working and do th PhD part-time. Being out of ‘industry’ may hinder getting back in after you’ve finished (personal experience, N=1...)
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But the industry I want to be in is universities. I dont think it's even possible to be considered for a role without a PhD...
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34!! You're a baby!! I've just started my PhD and I've just turned 39. I'm doing it part time so if I take the full 6 years I will be 45 when I finish!! Of course its not too late
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Thank you! Part time, huh? That's a commitment and a half!
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