02-08-2002, 11:53 AM | #11 |
Zartan
Join Date: March 1, 2001
Location: London, England
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Mistral,
Last year I got my degree after 4 years of evening study (well, evening, weekend, holiday and lunchtime study), and I can honestly say that it was a very positive experience. I do know though, that I would not be able to study anything *just* for the reason that it could earn me more money - I wouldn't be able to put in the time and effort required unless I really loved the subject. Unfortunately in archaeology, the pay and contract terms are absolutely appalling - so has it been worth it in financial terms for me? Not a jot, I can get paid more by doing a job in an office that I'm not qualified for - isn't that daft? But it HAS been worth it for the experience of doing it and knowing I *can* do it along with all the other pressures of working full time etc., now I just have to get that PHD sorted out...
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02-08-2002, 01:07 PM | #12 |
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From a "keeping a job" point of view it is good to continue your education, it will keep you competitve and give you a boost if it comes down to you and a guy who doesnt show any initiative in staying current...I enjoy taking classes because I get to meet some really diverse people. As for the PHD thing...Ill probably stop at the Masters level and work on something else, since the more I learn the more the PHD looks like a political butt kissin contest...at least where Im at now thats how it seems.
Altho I swear I will never do two classes at the same time again [img]smile.gif[/img] I need a social life too [img]smile.gif[/img] Edit: I should mention that my company reimburses up to $2000 a year in education costs (that includes books, lab fees and tuition) [ 02-08-2002: Message edited by: MagiK ] |
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