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Can I build a successful career at 43 with a B.Com and a current job as a shop worker?

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Workplace Expert - Answered on Jan 30, 2025

Krishna Kumar is the founder and CEO of GoMoTech, a company that provides strategic consulting in B2B sales, performance management and digital transformation.
Before branching out on his own, he worked with companies like Microsoft, Rediff, Flipkart and InMobi.
With over 25 years of experience under his belt, KK is a regular speaker at industry events and academic intuitions, both in India as well as abroad.
KK completed his MBA in marketing from the Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning in Andhra Pradesh and his management development programme from XLRI, Jamshedpur.
He has also completed his LLB from Nagpur University and diploma in PR from Bhavan’s College of Management, Nagpur, where he was awarded a gold medal.... more
Ravinder Question by Ravinder on Jan 10, 2025Hindi
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Dear Sir,I am Pursuing B.Com ,My age is 43, working in a shop as a worker for earning.May I build a great carrier in this competitive environment,at this age because completing B com took time .

Ans: Dear Mr.Ravinder

Where there is a will there is a way.

Its not about can you..its more about do you want to.

Do you want to is... about hard work, perseverance, patience.

Suggest you ask yourself what kind/type of career you want and how to go about building it through skills, knowledge and the value that you would deliver.

Wishing you the very best.

Warm Regards
KK
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