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Father Bronze · 02-05-2002, 07:46 PM

I'm a high school English teacher and so my salary depends highly on the degree that I have.

I've started working on a Master's degree a couple of times. The first time was before I was married and had kids. I should have finished that time, but I didn't.

The second time I tried was after my family was settled. I can think of lots of reasons why I didn't finish the second time, but in the end they're just excuses.

In about 4 years I will reach an effective salary cap. I won't get any new pay increases (other than cost-of-living increases) until the day I retire, or the school district chooses to redo its entire pay scale. I think retirement will come sooner.

I don't know all of the details of your situation, but if you have the time and the energy, get the degree and don't regret it.

02-05-2002, 07:46 PM	#5
Father Bronze Baaz Draconian Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Northern Illinois Age: 56 Posts: 719	I'm a high school English teacher and so my salary depends highly on the degree that I have. I've started working on a Master's degree a couple of times. The first time was before I was married and had kids. I should have finished that time, but I didn't. The second time I tried was after my family was settled. I can think of lots of reasons why I didn't finish the second time, but in the end they're just excuses. In about 4 years I will reach an effective salary cap. I won't get any new pay increases (other than cost-of-living increases) until the day I retire, or the school district chooses to redo its entire pay scale. I think retirement will come sooner. I don't know all of the details of your situation, but if you have the time and the energy, get the degree and don't regret it. __________________ [img]\"http://www.kism.net/images/bronze.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> <br />The supreme irony of life is that no one makes it out alive.