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I will be starting work on a Masters soon. Work does help pay for it. I want to do the Masters, but I have heard the PhD is often not worth it financially. Yet, I am in awe of those that accomplish it. Congrats to you.
My degrees in Philosophy and later in Business (Accounting) helped me get two good jobs with the federal government. So, from a practical point of view, yes, I would say it was worth it. From a personal point of view I think the process took me from being a housewife and mother who never read the newspaper and was wrapped up in my everyday mundane life, to someone who discovered a much larger world and spurred my interest in politics and world events. Philosophy improved my reading comprehension and helped me when I had to read and apply endless tax regulations and banking regulations; and keep up with the infinite memos that the government is in love with. I got both degrees after I was 35. That said, experience is the best teacher, but in this world education sometimes offers one the opportunity to get that experience. Neither education or experience can, however make you a wise or moral person.
[3 points]3 years ago by suzannabanana1ReplyEdited 3 years ago by suzannabanana1
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[4 points] 3 years ago by deleted user ReplyEducation gives you knowledge and prepares you for challenges in life.
Money can be robbed of you,knowledge always grows.
Learn to respect your elders and teachers it will guide you a long way in life :-)
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[0 points] 3 years ago by deleted user ReplyThe Bachelors and Masters were, the PhD wasn't
I will be starting work on a Masters soon. Work does help pay for it. I want to do the Masters, but I have heard the PhD is often not worth it financially. Yet, I am in awe of those that accomplish it. Congrats to you.
My degrees in Philosophy and later in Business (Accounting) helped me get two good jobs with the federal government. So, from a practical point of view, yes, I would say it was worth it. From a personal point of view I think the process took me from being a housewife and mother who never read the newspaper and was wrapped up in my everyday mundane life, to someone who discovered a much larger world and spurred my interest in politics and world events. Philosophy improved my reading comprehension and helped me when I had to read and apply endless tax regulations and banking regulations; and keep up with the infinite memos that the government is in love with. I got both degrees after I was 35. That said, experience is the best teacher, but in this world education sometimes offers one the opportunity to get that experience. Neither education or experience can, however make you a wise or moral person.
If education and experience don't make you wise, what does? ;o)
Genes?