I always like programming in C++, assembly language, microprocessor and digital electronic in general.
For the last 5 years I been working ( out fo my control) as electronic engineer for a security comapany involving CCTV, audi/video bug and tracking device. However my job hasn't been what I always wanted to do.
I just find a Master degree in Embedded and distrubuted system (http://prospectus.lsbu.ac.uk/courses/course.php?UCASCode=unknown&CourseID=5773) which will refresh my memory about what I have been very good in the past at uni.
I am 39 years old and if by the time I take the course and finish it, I will be 41 year.
Do you think, It is well in demand that I can get a job after finishing my master.
Or does any one has been in similair situation where the age has been an issue?

Thanks(up)

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Hi every one :-)
I remember a long time a go I went for an interview for a intruder alarm, CCTV and access control job and when I showed my bachelor honour degrees in electronic my interviewer told me that I was over qualified for the job. This was a degree diploma so what about if it was a master degree?
Thanks for reading

Hell o folks,
I am working as electronic engineer ( around £16000.00/year) for nearly 5 years.
It use to be very exciting but lately I feel like I am losing time and knowledge comparing to my old mates from university. I am 38 years old and I am not getting younger.
I am trying to change career. I enrol in master degree course studying Embedded and distributed system at university because I am familiar and comfortable which the subject.
I have to leave my job even it is not really the right time to be jobless ( I need to be working any how for the next 03 month at least). My boss doesn’t l want to let me have one day off to do master.:-s

I want to do this master so much but I am just worried when after spending money and effort and get my master don’t get a job in the same domain because of my age.
Ideally for me is do this master next year but the age is my concern.
My question, is there a big demand for this discipline and is the age a major factor when it come to select a candidate for the job.
I would like to thank any one who help even by just reading.