RkyMtnHigh 0 #1 March 3, 2006 I am so proud of those of you who are finishing your Masters Degee and/or Doctorate....I am so sick that I stopped at my Master of Pyschology and only four more classes to go...but it's so freakin expensive to finish it out. Let's jjust say I complete my maters...then what? _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildcard451 0 #2 March 3, 2006 More debt, but you get letters after your name I think. I am currently up to $70K per letter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #3 March 3, 2006 Doooh! How about us Associates Degrees folks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #4 March 3, 2006 I went straight to graduate school after under-grad. I had my MBA 2 years later. It helped in the level of pay I earned. But, I hit my head 1 too many times and now I'm as dumb as a stump. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #5 March 3, 2006 Are you employed in the field? I thought that in psychology you needed to have a masters to be employable in the field. So that is what you could get! I will need to get my masters to become a certified clinician. I'm trying to keep the grades high so I can just be a TA or an RA through grad school so I can get tuition free. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordy 0 #6 March 3, 2006 Still in the process of completing my PhD, its a long slog, but I like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #7 March 3, 2006 QuoteStill in the process of completing my PhD, its a long slog, but I like it. Keep going! That's awesome! Can't do much with a BS or MS, but a PhD is marketable. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordy 0 #8 March 3, 2006 Over the pond with you guys it does seem to be marketable, but in this country, (well Scotland), it doesn't really make much difference to be honest... What you looking to do next? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #9 March 3, 2006 QuoteOver the pond with you guys it does seem to be marketable, but in this country, (well Scotland), it doesn't really make much difference to be honest... What you looking to do next? Not sure that if I "finish" the Psych Masters, then PhD that I would want to practice. Around here it takes soo long to become established in the field. If I did pursue it, it would be for the enjoyment of the field, not for money. There isn't much money to be made as a Psychologist. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordy 0 #10 March 3, 2006 Sounds good....I would trade enjoying my job over money any day! Just out of curiousity, what does "then PhD that I would want to practice" mean? Do you need a phd to practise? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #11 March 3, 2006 QuoteSounds good....I would trade enjoying my job over money any day! Just out of curiousity, what does "then PhD that I would want to practice" mean? Do you need a phd to practise? Yep, you need to be PhD'd to practice here. I agree that I too would prefer for job satisfaction as a trade off vs making lots of $ and hating what I do. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #12 March 3, 2006 Quote......but it's so freakin expensive to finish it out. Let's just say I complete my maters...then what? Katee, Katee, Katee....you're a smart lady...I don't need to tell you about student loans, grants and such...go for it, girl. I mean WTH, what's a few more dollars of debt after you've gone this far? Think of the additional opportunities that will open up.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordy 0 #13 March 3, 2006 Do they pay more to people who have PhDs or is it simply a requirement you have one, and they pay you what they like... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #14 March 3, 2006 QuoteDo they pay more to people who have PhDs or is it simply a requirement you have one, and they pay you what they like... From my research on the field, you have to have the PhD and the pay is really low until you're established. Sort of like starting out as an attorney here, you start out as the "grunt" until you make a name for yourself. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gordy 0 #15 March 3, 2006 Well I am sure it will be worth it..... Doing a phd has been one of the most satisfying things I have ever done. I wish you well! p.s. top tip...pick your supervisor, very very carefully Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #16 March 3, 2006 QuoteKeep going! That's awesome! Can't do much with a BS or MS, but a PhD is marketable. That would depend on the field of study. There are currently 3 Ph.Ds that live and work on this DZ. We lost an additional one (who is also a rigger) to NC. (Yeah Steve you know what you're missing) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda965 0 #17 March 3, 2006 I will be done with my masters on March 28th!! I am so excited to be done, however, school is addicting... at some point I would love to go back for my PHd or law school.... You still have some time in life.... dont give up on your masters yet!Blue skies and SAFE landings! ~Amanda~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #18 March 3, 2006 I wish I stuck it out when I was younger vs debating now if I'm too old to finish it. Then again, I could be the new millineum version of Dr Ruth _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #19 March 3, 2006 I don't know what you want to do, etc. And I hope I don't get flack for this statment. But, it's always been my opinion that unless you're going to be cutting someone open with a scalpel, as doctor's do, or defending someone that might serve a life in prison, as lawyers do, or teaching our future generations about the world, as teachers do (and maybe a couple other possibilities I can't think of at the moment), then I don't see the point in graduate school. In sales, you can make more than all of the above AND not have the debt of graduate school. Even if it's not sales, there are plenty of other jobs in your desired field that would most likely still hire you (depending on your qualificiations) w/out graduate school so you still get the job you want minus the added debt. Of course, I'm biased to sales, but in positions I interviewed for experience counted for more (after a degree of course) than graduate school. None of the above wanted to hire anyone w/out some sort of working/related experience in a professional atmosphere. Anywho....just my two centsPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #20 March 3, 2006 QuoteI don't know what you want to do, etc. And I hope I don't get flack for this statment. But, it's always been my opinion that unless you're going to be cutting someone open with a scalpel, as doctor's do, or defending someone that might serve a life in prison, as lawyers do, or teaching our future generations about the world, as teachers do (and maybe a couple other possibilities I can't think of at the moment), then I don't see the point in graduate school. In sales, you can make more than all of the above AND not have the debt of graduate school. Even if it's not sales, there are plenty of other jobs in your desired field that would most likely still hire you (depending on your qualificiations) w/out graduate school so you still get the job you want minus the added debt. Of course, I'm biased to sales, but in positions I interviewed for experience counted for more (after a degree of course) than graduate school. None of the above wanted to hire anyone w/out some sort of working/related experience in a professional atmosphere. Anywho....just my two cents Good point...plus there are times when you are considered as "overqualified" once you have a Masters and/or PhD on your resume meaning "we can't afford you" _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #21 March 3, 2006 QuoteLet's jjust say I complete my maters...then what get a job.......... doesn't have to be in your field, but if you aren't going to do anything else then that would be what to do....... ormaybe get a degree in another field... lest say "underwater basket weaving"... then you could be a military officer with the weaving degree... lol..... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBob 0 #22 March 3, 2006 ***Let's jjust say I complete my maters.. QuoteMaters! Make me a 'mater sammich with mayo, salt and pepper! "I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dougiefresh 0 #23 March 3, 2006 Quotep.s. top tip...pick your supervisor, very very carefully Worth repeating.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Dougiefresh 0 #23 March 3, 2006 Quotep.s. top tip...pick your supervisor, very very carefully Worth repeating.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
