Is Over 50

[frugal50]

too old to consider a career as a CSBC officer?

I'll be eligible for retirement in 2026

so, I still have a way to go....

please advise.

[vesper]

Never to old!

Besides, in reality, retirment age will probably expand 4 - 5 years once they change it, and they will. I think you should go for it! Yahoo!!

[walkonby]

what is a cbsc officer frugal? Congrats on the milestone birthday!

[avoncallingu]

I was wondering the same thing. Remember Colonel Sanders didn't start his business until he was 65!!!

[walkonby]

avon I never knew that about the Colonel?

[marstec]

what is a cbsc officer frugal?

I think it is working for Canada Customs.

frugal, you can do anything you set your mind to...there will be rigorous Federal exams to pass during the application process.

[frugal50]

I think it is working for Canada Customs.

frugal, you can do anything you set your mind to...there will be rigorous Federal exams to pass during the application process.

it's Canadian Boarder Security, there site didn't seem to rigourous except that you must pass a firearm test and work shifts and able to relocate anywhere in Canada.

[marstec]

it's Canadian Boarder Security, there site didn't seem to rigourous except that you must pass a firearm test and work shifts and able to relocate anywhere in Canada.

Yeah, Border Security is what I was getting at. I still think it's working for the feds, and you would need to do the tests. Let me know if I am wrong.

[frugal50]

i think so, but now im starting to get second thoughts.

[Yurika]

Sounds a nice job. Why not do it?

[blueeyetea]

Considering that's it's similar to being a police officer, I would think trying out at 50 is ambitious unless you're in very good shape mentally and physically. As well, as a new recruit, you don't have any say over where you'd be posted.

[electric_viking]

i say go for it. why not. if its something you want to do.
i was 40 when i started my current job. i can't retire til close to 70 to have a decent pension.
do it!

[walkonby]

i think so, but now im starting to get second thoughts.

Second thoughts over the being posted anywhere? Or the physical part? I commend you for even considering a change, at 50 many feel they are better off staying where they are, you know safer. Well whatever you decide I am sure it will be exciting, as a change usually is!

[frugal50]

i'm in good health, but NOT physically active at all
I couldn't even pass the physical when i was in my early 40's