I will enter work life at age 28. Is it a really late start?

[Anonymous]

Hello all.

I finished high school at 18 like everyone else with above average marks. I wanted to go to art school and become an animator. However life did not turn out the way I wanted. Due to various personal reasons which I don't want to disclose here, I was not able to go to art school and later ended up as a hikikomori (recluse).

However I did not want to remain living in the dark and watch everyone else succeed. Hence when things sorta improved in my life I tried to give another attempt to follow my artistic passion. At 25 I started drawing once again. It almost felt like learning from scratch as I had never drawn since I was 18. However as I started to draw once again a wave of nostalgia hit me. It felt as if the carefree high school kid in me was alive once again. I felt a type of happiness I had never felt in years. I knew I was on the right track!

I kept improving my art and after few months joined a 2 years diploma course in animation. It felt too late to go for a 4 years course in an art school even though they teach more in depth over there. I graduate in another year as I am already half way in. If things does go as planned and I do get a foot in the door in let's say an animation studio, I will be 28 then. Does it feel too old? Anyone else here who started their career at a later stage?

Yes

No

[exitseven]

No, I worked a crappy sales job for many years and went back to school to get a Masters degree in computer science because I wanted to get into IT.. I was worried that nobody would hire a 38 year old to work and entry level IT job. I was able to find a job after working a couple of contract jobs. You are absolutely doing the right thing. You are probably about as old as all the guys who served in the military before starting college. As long as you are good, you won;t be judged for being a little older than everyone else.

[exitseven]

Thanks for the MHO😎

[Gaylordslav]

Nope, you have 0 prior work experience which if you had would hinder hire-ability due to the - why couldnt keep a job for longer than 4 months -. If they do ask why haven't worked before, say, I took some time to have fun after school, but then got depressed for some time due neglecting my responsibilities so I decided to enter college now and look for a pt or ft job.

[kitkatto]

Never too old. Okay so you have a late start but life is a marathon, not a sprint. You’re also running your own race against yourself so no need to play catch up to your friends or other people your age.

I knew a girl who didn’t start properly working until she was also in her late 20s. I think she was just going to uni then grad school then was kinda lost of a bit on what she wanted to do. Plus there was the whole worldwide pandemic thing 😅. It set everyone back a few years tbh, so you’re all good!

[AI Opinion]

Starting a career at 28 is not too late, especially in a creative field like animation. Many people find success later in life when they pursue what they're truly passionate about. Your journey is unique, and the experiences you've gained can offer valuable perspectives in your work. It's important to focus on the skills and enthusiasm you bring to the table rather than your age. Remember, success in art and animation depends on talent, dedication, and continuous learning, not the age you start. Your passion and determination will guide you toward a fulfilling career.

[Asker]

Thanks Mr AI guy!

[ProbablyClueless]

You're good, dude. There are people in their 50s starting careers.

[LiamJHayden]

Do not mentally limit yourself. Tolkien's first novel The Hobbit was not published till he was 45.

[DrPepper12]

No!! I started over later too! Pursue your dream!!! Who GAF what other think

[Anonymous]

No, it's not late, I know people who started even later.

[Anonymous]

No, you are not old yet

[EmmiL]

No never too old