cross-posted from: https://linux.community/post/4052877

don’t give me the it’s never too late bs. Life happens, people have jobs, debts and rent to pay.

Going back to school when you’re employed means debt, earning way less or nothing during your bachelor or master, stress, opportunities you’re not aware of because you’re simply not at your workplace anymore, unpaid overtime during those 2 to 3 years… the money you lose is more than what the bachelor / accreditation costs.

When does it start being a stupid idea? Is it when you’re 30? 40? 50?

  • Vanth@reddthat.comEnglish
    11·
    18 hours ago

    When the pros no longer outweigh the cons.

    I work in a field that offers full tuition reimbursement commonly, so money isn’t a barrier. No con there.

    I don’t have kids, so that greatly alleviates time capacity. So some con there but not as much as a parent of young kid(s) would face.

    I have progressed far enough in my career and am on a path where another degree won’t really help me reach my career goals, so no significant pro there.

    Personal curiosity and ego do motivate me slightly. Even if I never use it at work, I would be keen to have work pay for another degree that I have personal interest in. I also like having advanced degrees solely for the accomplishment. So minor pros there.

    In summary, not too late for me but easy to see that’s not the case for everyone else.