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I am 39 years old, divorced woman without college degree, and I have never been in Health care industry before. I am thinking about switching a career to to be a CNA. It seems like there is demand in my area, in the District of Columbia metro area, but concerned if it is the right move. I don't have savings and renting an apartment, don't own a house. Financially not in a very good place. My question is can you make a living as a CNA self-sufficiently? I understand this is a matter of budgeting as well as it is obvious that when you go into brand new field, you have to start at the bottom, needess to say a pay cut. Also, it seems like most positions require experience and I am not sure if I would be able to land the first job. Can you really make a living as CNA at 41 years old alone? Without any experience in health care industry prior? Any advice will be appreciated. Thanks.