I got a job offer for 60K/yr as a logistics analyst in south NJ (Pitman). I had been terminated 6 mos. back from my last consulting job for a tiny company after barely 2 mos, but after looking for work for a while I kinda gave up and got myself admitted into the Masters in Accounting program at UT Austin. Now after 1 month into my new program one of the companies I had interviewed 40 days back and they finally offerred me 60K for a job. I feel that if I was in a finance/ accounting to begin with I wouldnt have to wait for so long to get another job. SO what do you all think...should I continue in the accounting masters or take up the job? I have substantial scholarships for the MAcc program . On the other hand the salary is 60K. WHich would be better in the long run? PLEASE HELP AS I CANNOT MAKE UP MY
2006-08-27 16:50:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Very tough call. If you can afford to further your degree, I tend to find this the better option.
60K isn't what it was five years ago, but an advanced degree should have you where you need to be.
Consider making a counter offer, they let you persue your degree and you promise them 2 years after graduation.
2006-08-27 16:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Norton N 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford to do it, get your education. It opens more doors. Not to be snide, but 60K is not that much these days and if you can rate 60 now, you will do better with a Master's.
IF you need the job, take it, then look at doing your Masters part time. I suggest looking at Webster for an online Masters. Great school, great programs, and you can do it while you work. Bottom line, if you can go to school full time, then do it ... enjoy your life ... you have the rest of it to work.
2006-08-28 00:02:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the JOB. you can always return to school. But the job may do much more for you in the long term, and you will never know unless you take the job. Maybe even ask the prospective employer if you can get additional money to get your masters. ( ie Explain your current curricular status)
My employer will pay my college tuition, fees and books after I receive a B or higher in the class.
2006-08-27 23:57:46 · answer #3 · answered by Critical_of_Idiots 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I turned down 60K just 6 months ago. So glad I did, the company is now closed. Your Masters will be with you forever, if you stick with it . No job will be with you forever.
2006-08-28 00:00:34 · answer #4 · answered by wildmanbowling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can do both. Most business/accounting firms have programs where their employess can do part time school for the Masters while still working full time. It would take you longer, but it would allow you better options when your done and you will have still earned a considerable amount of money.
2006-08-28 00:29:16 · answer #5 · answered by d quon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a 2 year leave from school and take the job.
You can always get more education.
2006-08-28 00:14:20 · answer #6 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you get your masters you will have bigger and better job offers in the future. however, your employer may pay for your schooling. how desperate are you for jobs? If not at all, stay in school.
2006-08-27 23:54:23 · answer #7 · answered by anonymous 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could you accept the job and continue your eduation -- even though it would be at a different school?
2006-08-27 23:58:59 · answer #8 · answered by tsopolly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you keep asking this question over and over? I'm sick of seeing it every 30 minutes. Geez, just make up your mind already - it's your life.
2006-08-28 00:12:55 · answer #9 · answered by Samantha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
havent you been asking this non-stop for the past week?
2006-08-28 00:33:18 · answer #10 · answered by ms mystery 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋