UPDATE - Need Volunteers for a Interview Project

I’m a college student working on a Social Science degree from Oklahoma State University (I think I’ve mentioned that a few times in the past). One of my classes the semester is Adulthood: The Middle Years (BTW, the class makes me feel old!), and I have an interview project to do.

I need four people between the ages of 40 and 55, two males and two females, to answer nineteen questions from which I must make a formal presentation. The thing is, most of my friends nearby are younger than I am and I just don’t know 4 people IRL who I think I could get interesting and diverse interviews from and I want to show those bright eyed-fresh out of high school-kids that life doesn’t end at 40.

Volunteers will be emailed the questions. I will use first names only unless you’re not okay with that and I can change the names at your request. My presentation is March 29th, but I want plenty of time to do my write ups, of which I can send you copy if you like.

Any help will be appreciated.

47 y/o female here - glad to help ya out! :slight_smile:

Thank you, thank you! Questions are on their way!

Sadly, I’m not in my forties. And I tend to skew statistics, if they are involved.

But if you’re willing to fudge a bit…

We are allowed a few years leeway, Chief. I’ll send you one anyway.

Oh, and I’m a nightmare for statistics in studies. I’m rarely in the majority. But I like disrupting class discussions that way.

Oh, I should probably point out that the respondants will be getting the questions through my primary email at cowboy.net. Just so ya know

An old sig: “If we don’t know the answer, we’ll make one up!” But I’ll do the best I can.

I’m male and 50, so I guess I qualify. If you’re still looking, my email is in the profile.

I enjoyed that!! And it’s on its way back!!

I’ll be 39 in 2 months if that’s close enough for you.

Male, forty-six. Send it over.

And life ended LONG BEFORE 40. :wink:

And in this corner, wearing the bemused grin and the tie today, a 51-year-old male, happy to help if you still need respondants. (My wife is finishing up her Ph.D. and I know from shared experience how difficult it can be to find qualified subjects)

You guys are great! Talk about a diverse collection!

Hometownboy, would you mind sending me your email address?

[good thing four is the minimum number of interviews]

If you wouldn’t mind random people, use my mom. She’s really cool! (I know, I sound so dumb, but I do love my mom and it might make her happy, or at least smile.)

I’m e-mailing you her addy and I’ll give her a heads up that you might write her.

Well, Arden, if you still need a female, I’m 41, and willing.
To help you with your interviews, that is. :wink:

My email addy is purpleheartbear@hotmail.com, I’ll answer as soon as I can.

Good luck with this!

Female, 44, email in profile… if you still need someone.:smiley:

Based on the questionaires I’ve gotten back so far, this will be a great presentation! Thanks!

Keep 'em coming!

Male 48, e-mail in profile if you want it.

Yeah, just ask Mr. Bear!!

I’ll send you an e-mail so you can e-mail me back if you like. 46 yo male. Also willing. <snort>

Only 36, but willing to respond.

Email is in profile.

Sounds fun, so, if you still need participants, I’m a 40 year old female, and I’m in the midst of a career change (just in case revealing my my psuedo-interesting life process tips the balance and gets me an interview)!