Titles.... how important?

[TerokNor]

You know, I managed to get the stipend now for sure...and they would pay also for a Masters degree, if I do it not later than 2 years after the Bachelor... and actually I think, it is a chance, because I could not pay a master otherwise (or only with getting into more debt). Also I am an A+ students in my course, so I had no problems getting accepted in the Master programs.

BUT the working places I want to work in seem to be not interessting in Master people. Too expensive. They only take Bachelors or Staate Exam people. Though no idea, if that will change in the future....but if, probably not in the near future.

So now I wonder... do I let the chance of someone paying the Master study for me pass, so that I can find a job in the practical work (and then do some practical further on studies, that do not lead to a degree...already picked out some I´d like to do).

Or do I do the Master with the danger of not being able to work where I want to work, just because I can.
Then I could go for better paid jobs too...however I am not sure, if those job would make me happy, like I know the direct work with the children would.
I am not really interessted in leading positions or only doing research and such... but then who knows how I think about it in 15 years?

I could say I don´t do it and should I think dfferent in 15 years I do it then, but of course than I also have to pay it for myself... and I doubt I can put a lot money away for paying for it, because the non-degree further on studies are expensive as well and the jobs I would go for with the Bachelor are not very well paid.... a single person can live of it, but supporting a family would already be difficult (of course than their hopefully would be a second income from the partner...but still).

:-/

What do you think? Would you go for the higher title just because you can and for the better paid jobs, even thought you are not sure they make you happy? Or would you stay with the Bachelor degree, find a not so good paid job, do the non-degree things and know for the next 10-15 years this is what makes you happy...and then see whats then... however maybe facing the risc, that you regret not having done the Master study, when you could have?


TerokNor

 

[Mary Ann]

I wouldn't give up the chance for obtaining any higher education. I understand what you're saying about being afraid of being overqualified, but if this may be your only chance for a Master's Degree I say go for it. You may still get a job you love, and there's a chance that you'll want to move on after a few years anyway, and with a Master's degree you'll have a better chance of doing that.

 

[cultcross]

BUT the working places I want to work in seem to be not interessting in Master people. Too expensive. They only take Bachelors or Staate Exam people. Though no idea, if that will change in the future....but if, probably not in the near future.

Why would Masters graduates be more expensive in the same job? Do they offer different rates of pay dependent on qualification?

 

[TerokNor]

Yes. And I think they would also be afraid of the "hierachy"...sort of...that the others there would feel intermidated.

In the area I want to work in we normally had only Staate Exams people working (non-accademic)...that they now start with getting the Bachelors inside is new and everybody is afraid, many think now that the academics come they will have lesser value or loose there jobs. However they have to try it with the Bachelors (sort of politic decision), but they will not try it with the Masters, as the gap between the qualifications would be even wider.

TerokNor

 

[RoJoHen]

BUT the working places I want to work in seem to be not interessting in Master people. Too expensive. They only take Bachelors or Staate Exam people. Though no idea, if that will change in the future....but if, probably not in the near future.

Why would Masters graduates be more expensive in the same job? Do they offer different rates of pay dependent on qualification?

Depends on the job. For example, my mom is a teacher, and when she got her Masters degree a couple years ago, the state was forced to raise her salary.

 

[Finn]

Really, it is just a piece of paper. Yes, it may get you a raise. But it's no guarnatee.

 

[cultcross]

BUT the working places I want to work in seem to be not interessting in Master people. Too expensive. They only take Bachelors or Staate Exam people. Though no idea, if that will change in the future....but if, probably not in the near future.

Why would Masters graduates be more expensive in the same job? Do they offer different rates of pay dependent on qualification?

Depends on the job. For example, my mom is a teacher, and when she got her Masters degree a couple years ago, the state was forced to raise her salary.

That sounds awesome I wish they did that here.

 

[RoJoHen]

Why would Masters graduates be more expensive in the same job? Do they offer different rates of pay dependent on qualification?

Depends on the job. For example, my mom is a teacher, and when she got her Masters degree a couple years ago, the state was forced to raise her salary.

That sounds awesome I wish they did that here.

Well, short of the union going on strike, getting extra credentials is literally her only means of getting a raise.

 

[Tora Ziyal]

If you go for the masters degree, would it be just for career advancement, or because you are interested in learning the subject? I would suggest that, if you like studying, go for the degree while you have the chance.

I have two masters degrees. They have helped me w/ some jobs (getting the job, doing better work, and/or getting higher pay) and kept me from getting some jobs (I was "overqualified"). But I have never regretted getting the education.

 

[TerokNor]

Well it would be, because I am interessted in learning the subject, but till now I have not found a master that would be 100% what I want. Most are research Masters and I don´t want to go into research.
There are a few, who are a bit more "practical", but I am not sure, if my Bachelor allows me to study one of them, as they would not directly build up on the first degree.
I am not that interessted in a high position career really. I want knowledge and personal growth, so that I can work as good as I can in the practical field, where my heart lies.

Well, but I guess maybe I should first concentrate getting the Bachelor done...and then think about the Master, because whatever I do I know for sure I will have one year time between those two. Though its hard to bann those worries out of my mind.

Thanks for your answers anyway.


TerokNor

 

[Holdfast]

The most important thing about Pre and Post-nominals is that they're great for playing degree bingo.

I'm still missing 12 letters: EFGIJKLQUVWZ

I figure that at some stage I'll want to be a magistrate, so that will knock off the J as that would make me a JP. But I'm not sure how to easily pick off any of the others.

 

[cultcross]

Anything you can can be a Fellow of?

 

[Holdfast]

Anything you can can be a Fellow of?

Genius! Yes. My royal college membership may eventually upgrade to a fellowship. Didn't think of that. It might involve some extra work though, so i'm not sure my bingo needs will outweigh that consideration. Maybe I'll leave that until I get the other letters.

I think Q would be the hardest one. Becoming a barrister and climbing up to QC is the only route I can think of, and that would be quite time and effort consuming too. Plus the Queen is getting old, and if she dies first, I'll be stuck with just knocking the K and still being stuck with the outstanding Q...

It might be simpler to buy the Scottish Feudal Barony of some weird unpronounceable celtic place-name...

 

[Kirby]

If they're willing to pay for you to get a Masters degree then take it. It may not be a benefit immediately but things change and you'll be happy you did it someday.