How many have multiple degrees on this forum?

logansrun

Sometimes I think life was so much easier under the feudel system....

Well, I'm still deciding on a career. Have I made much progress since my thread about teaching a few months ago? Nope!

I'm still weighing my options, thinking about teaching but keeping an eye on the medical industry (nursing is a kick-ass career....not sure I can handle all the shit (literal) that goes with it, though). I've had this brainstorm of an idea: just get more than one degree.

Really, I have so many interests that I don't think I can narrow it down to one. The most expedient degree within reach would be to continue my journey into teaching, with an emphasis on history/social sciences. I would finish in two years and am confident I'll get a job in my area (Chicagoland).

Why should I stop there, though? Hell, I have no desire to get married or have kids for another decade so why not get my MA? Maybe go for a second bachelors in psychology or biology? Perhaps I could teach at a community college part time in addition to another career (nursing?) ? I'm brainstorming people, so give me your thoughts if you have any.

Anyone here have more than one degree? If so, how similar or different are your degrees? Do you feel it has made you more marketable in the field -- filling a "nich" in some way? Tell me what you know.

Bradley

Addendum: One idea I have had is to get an associates degree in nursing and then pursue a masters in psychology; work part-time as an RN in psychiatric care and teach psychology at a community college. I'd get the money I'm looking for as an RN and fulfill my desires in academia by teaching. Just one idea I've kicked around. We'll see.

ballistic

Over here in England, the State no longer pay your expenses so it costs a fortune to do a degree (normally 4 years), but if you have the means to work at the same time - then go for it! When I was a student, it was tough balancing the new social life with study. In fact, balance went alltogether but that's another story. In your case your demands may require you to balance other things, work and study and you need time out also.

logansrun

Ballistic,

Well, I don't go to a prestigious university here in the states, and my personal expenses are pretty low right now. I don't think I would ever go to a private institution simply because it costs so much money. I'll take the lesser facilities of public schools and avoid getting in too much debt.

Bradley

OrbitingTheSun

Go for it Bradley! I have the same plan. I'm a year away from my bachelor's in chemistry and I don't have a clear idea of what I want to do professionally either. My goal after school is to get a chemistry-related job that will give me experience AND financial asistance for graduate school. A lot of jobs do that because it is a good investment for the employee and the employer. I could go to school for the rest of my life and be happy, but I'd be happier if I don't have to pay for it!

Best wishes to you!

worldlygirl

Bradley, I have multiple degrees, but they are related (Business Administration and Finance.) I think the Finance degree helped me more because it is more "concentrated" and in today's economy, a generalized degree such as Business Administration doesn't seem to help as much.

Something you may want to consider is that once you have an Associate Degree in nursing, you can get your license. Then if you're interested in pursuing a Bachelor's, most hospitals will work out a deal with you to pay for (or at least subsidize) the final two years of your education while you are working for them as long as you agree to continue to work for them for a specified period of time after you complete your degree (usually one or two years.)

Worldlygirl

teenyuck

I have a bachelors degree in business. Then I went to law school for a year and I became a paralegal.

I am now taking online classes in....nevermind.

When I got my business degree I figured I would be CEO of a company someday. Between moving around the country (BTW, you need to tell me where you live...you might know my mom and/or her JW friends) I lost all seniority and stayed at the same level.

Which made me go back to school to *perhaps* be an attorney...ended up going through the certified paralegal program. Got to do internships and work for a few law firms here in Columbus. Decided that working for attorneys was just above being one. I have too many ethics for that.

Got lucky, hurt my back. Could not work for about 5 months. Decided being a domestic goddess was good.

Now I am back in school, online, have my own home business and work part time from home.

You just never know where you will end up. I can honestly say I am the CEO...

logansrun

Orbiting the Sun,

You've got to be one of the more intelligent people on this board, I swear . I love science as well, although I have only taken a couple courses in college at this point (biology and geology). Most of my knowledge in the sciences comes from personal readings (Dawkins, Hawking, Dennet, etc.) and watching Discovery channel. The only drawback for me: poor at math . Damn. Who knows what I'll do.

Teenyuck,

Congrats on becoming a CEO! I'm from Chicago, btw.

Bradley

core

Can I ask How many have no degree or qualifications thanks to loyally following the 'think humble' approach - how many lst careers are there out there thanks to the cheese n cracker men

(Funny how those who DID got degrees etc get used by the Society so much.........

logansrun

Core,

Funny how those who DID got degrees etc get used by the Society so much.........

This is so true and probably deserves discussion on a new thread. I know so many Bethelites who were the sons and daughters of rich elders who somehow figured the ban on higher education didn't apply to them. Now they are "Bethel yuppies." One of them got a law degree and is now in the legal dept. at HQ. Bastard.

No, I haven't gotten my degree yet, btw. My mother (a liberal JW) actually encouraged me to go to college after high school but I talked to my PO and he talked to the DO (!) and they both said my mother was thinking "worldly." Bastards.

Bradley

teenyuck

Bradley, I sent you a PM...I know you are in Chicago. I grew up there.

Now they are "Bethel yuppies." One of them got a law degree and is now in the legal dept. at HQ. Bastard.

Think about that. Just because they were well off enough (or got student loans and grants plus worked ala Moi) to go to college does not mean they are doing well.

Bethel Yuppie. Would you really want to be a Bethel Yuppie? That law degree is worthless in the real world. No matter what experience he/she has in Bethel, it does not count towards billable hours. Every law firm uses billable hours as the criteria to measure someone. These folks are stuck there. No legit law firm or company would hire them.

No, I haven't gotten my degree yet, btw. My mother (a liberal JW) actually encouraged me to go to college after high school but I talked to my PO and he talked to the DO (!) and they both said my mother was thinking "worldly." Bastards.

My mother was more concerned with not having an adult daughter live with her for any length of time. She realized the value of education late. Like when I was a senior in high school.

I never took the SAT. I never took any college entrance exam. I went to College of Dupage (I am sure you know it) and applied. They accepted me and I took two years of classes and got an associates degree. They asked if I were going to transfer. I didn't even understand what that meant. They had to tell me that they were a 2 year school. They helped me apply to the universities and I got accepted. I went to the cheapest one.

I ended up going on to Illinois State. Not Harvard. However, for someone who was not pushed as a student, I did OK.

Anyone who can go back to school for anything, should. The personal satisfaction that comes from learning something new and meeting new people is so great.

How many have multiple degrees on this forum?

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