I have been trying to decide if it would make sense for me to finish my degree or not. Help!!
The facts: I am 27, I am a sales manager at a large company, I have a year left of full time credits to complete in order to attain my bachelors degree (I do have an associates). I have been employed by this company for 7 years and have been promoted 5 times all while attending night school. I want to change industries at some point, and even though I have a good resume based on work experience, I do not have the bachelors.
My question is how important is that word on a resume at this point in my career? Is it worth adding to my school loans, adding stress to my life, etc... Or should I be confident in my real world experience? All input is appreciated!!!
2007-11-12 06:44:24 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
I definitely recommend getting your bachelor's degree. Having a degree will open up many more opportunities than you may already have. It may also get you a higher salary than someone competing for the same job that doesn't have one. I worked as an accountant (non-degree) for a few years and gained some experience but my field will always value the degreed employee more than the non-degreed.
Real world experience is nice but very few employers that are looking to fill a position will go strictly by your experience. Good jobs require hard work. Even outside the office. You might even find that you are interested in some other subject than what you are currently working in. If you have a real passion for something, pursue it. Once you get married and have children (if that's what you want), it will be a hundred times harder to finish your degree.
2007-11-12 06:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Jenny♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most fields, having a degree means a lot. Many sales jobs might be an exception - a record of success in sales probably means more. There are some sales areas where it might matter - you mention wanting to change industries, but don't say what industry you're in now or what you want to change to.
Good luck.
2007-11-12 06:52:51 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my opinion, you should get at least your Bachelor's degree. You are so close. If you don't do it think of all the time wasted. I went back to school at the age of forty to weekend college, received my bachelors and master's degrees and now I have applied for my doctorate. Just do it and get it over with! You've come too far to quit now. Good luck!
2007-11-12 06:53:57 · answer #3 · answered by Cindy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going back to school is always a good idea because it updates your skills. Increasingly, small business owners are using college to brush up on skills or learn new ones as business trends, technology and guidelines change. Classes are aimed at helping small business owners better manage human resource issues, new business concerns and the latest marketing techniques.
2007-11-12 07:27:38 · answer #4 · answered by SierraNightTide 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the instant it is greater durable for somebody without that preparation to get a foothold. It wasn't the case not too some years in the past. Take Richard Branson (Virgin) - He interestingly started on a marketplace stall and labored up (to airlines, prepare businesses, checklist shops, cellular telephones and so on and so on) from there , that style of tale is way less uncomplicated at the instant
2016-12-16 06:28:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are capable and interested in class, I'd say do it. But if it is difficult and not interesting for you, then it's not worth it.
I think it means a lot, but that's because it is a lot. . .
2007-11-12 06:50:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋