Venting!

[BobbinWeez]

Just need to vent a little. I work as a preschool teacher and there are all women where I work. I am a little older then most of my coworkers...like 2 years or so. The issue I have is these girls are under 30 and I'm over thirty. They all talk as if turning 30 is the end of the world and if you are single and 30 well then it's just game over. It's so rude I just can't believe it! Sorry this is so long. I just needed to get this out

 

[SDFgirl]

I never understood this mentality about turning 30. It's just another year...

Two of my best friends are over 30, single, and having a blast. They travel, hang out with friends, do charity, work on their homes. It's all about how you look at it.

Sorry your co-workers are being insensitive. People don't think before they speak sometimes.

 

[Handbag Lady]

My world ended when I turned 30, so I agree with them.

It is different for some woman. To most of us, losing our 30's are terrifying. I miss having a 2 in the front to this day.


So says the woman who tells people she's in her late 30's. (I am 41, so REALLY late 30's.)

 

[happygirl]

I work with some young girls middle 20's and they do the same thing expect they think if you are over 30 you are two feet away from the grave and if you are married you are a stick in the mud lol

 

[BobbinWeez]

I have had the best time since I turned 30. For my birthday I had a few celebrations with family and different groups of friends. And in the last year and half I've gone to many concerts by myself (if I don't go by myself I wouldn't get to see my favorite singer Bruce Springsteen). I've eaten in restaurants by myself...that one always surprises people. And I'm going on the podcast cruise. I will have family on that trip so I won't entirely on my own but I know there are things I want to do that my family won't.
I have to say though that my co workers don't directly comment to me...it's more off the cuff comments about turning 30 in general but it's still annoying!

 

[shellybaxter]

Why don't you tell them it hurts your feelings? I've worked in preschool for twenty years. Its an emotional environment and you HAVE to work closely with your co-workers. Sometime you have to take a risk and develop stronger relationships

 

[bumbershoot]

Some people are just odd about 30. I looked forward to 30 from the time I turned 17 (thereby ruining my extremely dramatic and stupid feeling that I would die tragically and unavoidably at 16). (alas, I turned 30 and then my beloved mother died...so that sucked)

As all of my friends turned 30 and beyond, I was preparing for my wedding...and one friend chose to share the following with me..."I'm so glad I had my child when I was still in my 20s, later is just too old". Aw, thanks so much, lady! Hey, friend, why don't you and your tiny waist try on my wedding gown, in front of me! Oh, and look up how much our photographer is charging us. And criticize us for it. Those are great ideas! (two things she actually did)

I'm liking 40, which is very different from my friends...then again, I did get carded the other day (not one of the "we card everyone" moments, either), so maybe there's a reason I'm enjoying it.


Anyway, some people just have a hard time with it...I've been thinking about age and relativity of age since I was a teen, so none of it has really been a surprise, or scary to me except from FAR, off.

Oh, also, I felt far older at 27 than I did at 30, and I feel younger now at 40 than I did 10 years ago...so perhaps they are worried that they'll feel older and older, even though it might not be the case.

 

[BobbinWeez]

Why don't you tell them it hurts your feelings? I've worked in preschool for twenty years. Its an emotional environment and you HAVE to work closely with your co-workers. Sometime you have to take a risk and develop stronger relationships

I have told them. I think I'm feeling a little more sensitive about it because we had a rough week last week and today was bumpy as well with spazzy kids

 

[dislaney]

Tell them life begins at 30. I wouldn't go back to my 20's for anything. Life is good!

 

[BCDisneyFanatic]

Tell them life begins at 30. I wouldn't go back to my 20's for anything. Life is good!

Yep...I turn 40 this year, and I'm healthier and happier than I've ever been!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I hated turning 30. Didn't have an issue with 40 and now I am 45.

 

[TDC Nala]

When I was under 30 I didn't have enough money to have any fun. Wouldn't go back.

 

[Buckalew11]

Heaven forbid, when I turned 20 my world ended!! No joke. Sad, huh? It was like most people feel about 40 or 50, I guess.

But since then, not a single birthday has phased me! I'm 45 and lovin' it! 40's a great. I might be sad to leave this decade...it is just that good.

If I make it to 80, I'm going to be a snazzy 80 yo!

 

[tonilea]

I just finished up my thirties and I have to say, they were the best decade thus far. It doesn't bother me one bit for people to know how old I am. 40, if you care. lol I can't imagine thinking my life would be "over" at the dawning of a new decade. I am looking forward to my forties being the BEST yet.

 

[tonilea]

Yep...I turn 40 this year, and I'm healthier and happier than I've ever been!

Me too! I am excited about what lies ahead!

 

[si-am]

35 was harder for me to accept than 30.

 

[Normangirls]

Anymore, a girl's twenties seem to be an extension of her teens, and who in their right mind would want to repeat their teens again?

My thirties were when I finally started getting my head together, finally started making some good money, and started (for the most part) our family.

And things just keep getting better. I'm a very, very lucky woman who can honestly say that I can look back with fondness (mixed with a bit of relief and a dash of embarassment) at the past, but this is the best time yet.

All that being said, these girls' problem is not their age, it's their maturity. They've been told it upsets you and they keep doing it. Brats.

 

[MickeySP]

This is hilarious!!! I am in my late 40's and have been divorced for a few years(my decision). I am having way more fun now than ever.

Heck my first BF after the divorce was 27 It was fun so 30 was nothing and I am looking forward to 50. I now know who I am what I want and enjoy my new life.

BTW my BF now is 50 and in better shape than the 27yo and much more fun!!

 

[jojogana]

I too have had co-workers upset about the big 3-0 but for me,(turning 30 this october) I am fine with it. I was born the baby and at turning 30 I am still the baby lol. I am married with 3 children of my own but i know if I let getting older be my demise than it would do me any good. As long as I get older my babies will grow!!

 

[shellybaxter]

I have told them. I think I'm feeling a little more sensitive about it because we had a rough week last week and today was bumpy as well with spazzy kids

Everything is harder when things aren't going smooth in the classroom. Hang in there - you do really important work