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Finish master’s degree or start a professional job?

I am currently a student in a higher education administration program. I am having a hard time staying focused; I have a 4.0 gpa and have been sleepwalking through the curriculum. I have one more year until graduating, and the thought of one more year in this program drives me to thoughts of boredom and even slight depression.

I have a job opportunity on the other side of the country. I could easily transfer my credits to a similar program, either master’s or phd.

I am unsure of what to do. On the one hand, I have a year left (tuition free thanks to assistantship), but on the other hand, I could be making actual money and beginning a career…and I can still finish, tuition free.

Thoughts? Thanks.

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Sooozy&Sanobey

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What an exciting time in your life!

I think you should transfer your credits to a program that might challenge your mind more. And what an adventure travelling across the country! (you should make it a road trip!!!)

I worked while I was working on my teaching credential, it was hard, but worth it, I was able to earn money while learning and doing what I love.

Good Luck with everything!!!

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Please finish your master’s degree. I remember being an electronics engineering major at MIT. Trust me, I know how you feel. Have you ever ran in a marathon? If so think, of the feeling you get BEFORE the last stretch, then the feeling at the last stretch. So, good luck with 1 more year of your degree it is crucial! Live efficiently. Your almost at the last stretch, fight it, I know you can. Plus thoughts of boredom, come on… and depression is something only a doctor can diagnose. I hope this helped 🙂
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Gerald
I really get excited when very well educated people brag how smart they and all of their options are boasted. At the same time they are so bored with life. One thing I cannot understand is why they ask people on Yahoo to make decisions and us high school dropouts advice is invaluable. I think it is embarrassing–if your depressed eat some worms… Advice::: Get a job is where you should go…
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Anonymous
Most Employers… have some sort of Tuition Assistance Program…..!

Some even…. Pay ALL… for Masters or PhD.

Check with the Human Resources….. at the Promise Place of Employment!.

GET IT ALL IN WRITING…. before you Decide…..!

Thanks, RR

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llselva4
Take the job and continue with school a few classes at a time. Make sure you continue, don’t stop that school mode, because once you do it’s hard to jump in the saddle again.
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Zeera
Sister, if you’re under 40 with no children, definitely take the job and finish credits part time. Push yourself, YOU CAN DO IT!
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