Should I continue my education?

Question

I currently have an MBA (no specialization) and I work in Market Research as a project manager. I would like to eventually become a Director of Market Research within the next 5-7 years. I have been accepted into a Masters of Market Research program. I am still wondering if I should go through the program or not. Do you think it would help my career, or is my MBA enough to get into the position I want?

Answer 1

you've omitted the Universities involved. There is a big difference between Wharton and McNeese State.

the way degrees are escalating, you want to go for the Ph.D. in Marketing and from a name brand university.

Marketing Research, by its nature, is related to the pitfalls and errors that befall a Ph.D. student on their way to proving that they can conceptualize, research, validate, and write a dissertation.


GL

Answer 2

This is one decision you are going to have to decide for yourself.
Who knows you, better than you?
No one - except Y-O-U!

Who Knows your habits better than you?
No one - except Y-O-U!

Who Knows what your needs are better than you?
No one - except Y-O-U!

Who knows what you like and dislike better than you? No one - except Y-O-U!

"Even if I have to leave my current position - for one reason or another - and seek employment elsewhere, is there a definite need for the degree I will receive for that continuing education?"

Before investing in anything - even considering your continuing education - you have to investigate. Do a search and do research:
1] on-line
and
2] at the local library or libraries.
and
3] Ask questions of knowledgeable people.

There are two old sayings:
A] "The only stupid question is the question you don't ask."
B] "So, you thought --- and think --- education is expensive? Just wait until you try ignorance."

Remember this: When you are in a group and you or someone else asks a question; that question being asked could be a question one or more folks have on their mind, BUT are afraid to ask.

DON'T be afraid to ask questions - and keep asking questions until you get understandable answers to your questions. This requires persistence and tenacity.

Will some folks think you're a pain in the neck [and another place]? Absolutely. Don't settle for
"fluff" answers or "smoke and mirrors" answers.

THEN make your decisions.
HOW? Benjamin Franklin developed a very simple, yet very effective system.
Sit down in a very quiet place. No TV, radio or any other interruptions.
At the top on a blanks sheet of paper, write the situation/challenge/problem you are faced with:
Should I/we do .....?
After the question draw a vertical line down the middle and a horizontal line across the top of that vertical line - much like a very large upper case "T".

On the left side of that middle vertical line, write "For" or "+".
On the right side of that middle vertical line, write "Against" or "-".

Under that +, you number and write down ALL those things or points which could help you to go FOR that question.
Under that -, you number and write down ALL those things or points which could help you NOT to go or Against that question.

Look at the numbers: When the + outnumber/outweigh the -, do it. When the - outnumber/outweigh the +, don't do it.

LAST, but certainly not least: JOURNAL EVERY DAY. Write down things - on your computer: Thoughts, questions, things you learned and were taught, lessons you learned, things NOT to do, comments, books, etc.

Its not hard. THE HARDEST PART IS GETTING STARTED - THEN CONTINUING!

When you asked your question, you did a great job - not only for yourself, but for every other person reading my answer.

TYVM!

I wish you well!

VTY,
Ron B.

Answer 3

It doesn't seem necessary to me.

Answer 4

yes, if you can.