Is almost 40 to old to become a personal assistant?

I have been an administrative assistant for 15 years. I want to do something that requires more. On the go, travel, family, organization, planning, and anything else needed. My children are grown and I'm a single 38 year old woman. I think I would love this job. Does anyone in the field have advice?

Not at all. Go for it. You could also work as an estate manager, which may give you more of a challenge.

How do you find the agencies that have individuals that you can work for? I only know of one agency in my area that have personal assistant opportunities. I really want to get out of the "Corporate" world and make a career out of being a personal assistant or estate manager. I have 15 years doing this part-time, but now want to do it full time, any suggestions?

I have been an administrative assistant/office manager for over 15 years and am interested in expanding my organization, planning skills.

Paula in Los Gatos, California said: How do you find the agencies that have individuals that you can work for? I only know of one agency in my area that have personal assistant opportunities. I really want to get out of the "Corporate" world and make a career out of being a personal assistant or estate manager. I have 15 years doing this part-time, but now want to do it full time, any suggestions?

Town and Country Resources, Palo Alto

Wendi in Kansas City, Kansas said: I have been an administrative assistant for 15 years. I want to do something that requires more. On the go, travel, family, organization, planning, and anything else needed. My children are grown and I'm a single 38 year old woman. I think I would love this job. Does anyone in the field have advice?

I doent think you are too old, if you are up for the challenge. I have several years in this field, and I can tell you your biggest problem will probably be age discrimination, employeers typically look for younger people for these positions due to the hours and technical saavy needed.

you are not to old to be assistant if that is your gift. then go for it.. best of luck-Maryann