Ed Psych training

[losingmymindiam]

Apologies if this is not a good place to put this question. I am thinking of training to be an Educational Psychologist. It is a five year training commitment and I am 43. Do you think this is too old? I guess I would have about 15-20 years post qualification in the job before retirement...

Absolutely not too old! I have some friends and colleagues who retrained in their 50s. Personally I would rather see a 43 year old trainee than one who is 23 because of the wisdom and empathy that life experience brings. Good luck

The training is only three years; then you commit to working as an EP for two years afterwards

Thanks for your reply, sorry I missed it! Thanks that is really reassuring and along the lines of what I was hoping as it seems to be one of those careers where experience (age) can work in your favour! Yes I included the two year commitment in the five years, so actually not as bad...