Anonymous wrote:You are making it. Wtf would you go into debt to get some bs masters you don't need?

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it is only this area. and you work for a nonprofit...you need to get into aplace that wants to earn cash and share it with those who work hard.

That depends on your definition of success. Some positions won't give you a second look without more education whereas some places care more about your actual work experience. Do you want to be C level? then you probably need another degree. Do you want a secure job with decent family balance? Then maybe you don't need more education, just the right company that values your expertise. Some people "make it" staring their own businesses without even a BA. Some people make it pretty far in IT with or without a BS but with certifications and top level clearances.

You are making it. Wtf would you go into debt to get some bs masters you don't need?

I'm 35 with an Ivy League BA (for what that's worth - just giving context). I work in operations and am currently director-level at a nonprofit. I've done well thus far but am a bit worried about my lack of graduate education as I think of what I want to do down the line. I'm making decent money now, am pregnant with a second child and don't really see more schooling in my future - but it seems like virtually everyone I encounter professionally these days has more than a BA. Mid-thirties seems to be about the cutoff where people are becoming successful without the additional degree (as in, older people are able to get by without it based on experience - many of the VPs etc that I know don't have it).

Would appreciate any stories of those who've "made it" with only a lowly BA or BS