I don't know if I'm too old to compete in a new career. I'm 47 and have an AAS in Interior Design. I've spent a good bit of my work experience in visual merch. (brick and mortar). For the last 5 yrs I've been working for a service-based company doing small-scale email marketing in Hubspot & Constant Contact. I'd like to pursue a career in digital merchandising/ecom. Guessing I'd need a BA in Mkting or similar, to be completed nights with 2 young kids home. Am I just dreaming?

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You're absolutely not just dreaming, career changes at any age are possible, especially with your strong foundation in visual merchandising and email marketing. Digital merchandising and e-commerce value practical experience, and your background in both physical retail and digital marketing gives you a great starting point. While a BA in marketing could help, many people break into e-commerce through certifications (like Google Analytics, Shopify, or Meta Ads) and hands-on experience. Consider leveraging your current skills to transition gradually—perhaps by taking on freelance projects, optimizing a small business's online store, or networking with professionals in the field. You’ve already built valuable expertise, now it’s just about framing it for the next step!

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Thank you for your encouraging words. Being in your 40's is weird. You still have 20-30 years in the career world but suddenly feel like a dinosaur when you start looking at job requirements.

I spent most of my career as a CW, ACD, CD. Agency life came to a halt in my 40’s. I found a new creative challenge I enjoy in UX. Then I got my MBA in my 50’s and I also teach college courses too. I’ll let my age stop me when I die.

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