01-27-2009, 07:51 PM
Well, I have 3 and am earning my 4th- but that won't be my last LOL. I'm considering (strongly) a PhD.
That said, my advice to my children is to get in- get what you need- and get out. A part of my brain sees returning to college at my age (38) as a bit of a "do over" and that colors my perspective on this issue. Don't read more into that than what I'm saying- but I would say that there is a percentage of the population who consider a return to college as a weakness or inefficiency of resources (time and money). As someone facing the possibility of a career change myself (at my age) this is a very real concern that has (so far) given me pause before fully making a decision.
You can classify your resume into two groups- group one is taking. Taking, in this context, is when you are on the receiving end of education- either for a degree or continued education. Group two is giving. Giving, in this context, is when you apply your knowledge to the working world through paid employment and/or service and/or volunteering.
I can't imagine a scenario where having more "taking" than "giving" is viewed as a stronger applicant. (teenagers excluded)
That said, my advice to my children is to get in- get what you need- and get out. A part of my brain sees returning to college at my age (38) as a bit of a "do over" and that colors my perspective on this issue. Don't read more into that than what I'm saying- but I would say that there is a percentage of the population who consider a return to college as a weakness or inefficiency of resources (time and money). As someone facing the possibility of a career change myself (at my age) this is a very real concern that has (so far) given me pause before fully making a decision.
You can classify your resume into two groups- group one is taking. Taking, in this context, is when you are on the receiving end of education- either for a degree or continued education. Group two is giving. Giving, in this context, is when you apply your knowledge to the working world through paid employment and/or service and/or volunteering.
I can't imagine a scenario where having more "taking" than "giving" is viewed as a stronger applicant. (teenagers excluded)
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