tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523820104011007755.post6908417089733826425..comments2011-09-21T16:46:42.508-07:00Comments on Life as Liz: Masters in IndecisionUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523820104011007755.post-35643248265470604052011-02-01T08:36:08.568-08:002011-02-01T08:36:08.568-08:00I think growth is very important, and if pursuing ...I think growth is very important, and if pursuing your Masters is going to give you that, then I can only see it as a pro.<br /><br />Miss you buddy!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18164839938602466903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523820104011007755.post-78927886505701015942011-01-26T01:01:31.641-08:002011-01-26T01:01:31.641-08:00You should do it - an MBA is general enough that y...You should do it - an MBA is general enough that you could use it to propel yourself in a wide variety of fields. Take the negative comments with a grain of salt if they are coming from people who not only are not in the workforce, bit also haven't pursued higher education as a whole. <br /><br />You will do amazingly if you decide to go down this path, or bot. You are one sharp cookie, lady!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523820104011007755.post-65723119858827397842011-01-25T21:28:01.501-08:002011-01-25T21:28:01.501-08:00Thank you so much everyone! I love that you are ho...Thank you so much everyone! I love that you are honest with me and tell me exactly what you think. Laura, you wrote a novel! I will consider all of this. Thank you!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10859009306498585625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523820104011007755.post-75442147186855618192011-01-24T19:09:51.504-08:002011-01-24T19:09:51.504-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.prohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02456325910699331680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523820104011007755.post-56303349516529764232011-01-24T13:37:49.176-08:002011-01-24T13:37:49.176-08:00DO IT!!! You never know what doors will open up fo...DO IT!!! You never know what doors will open up for you with a masters.....in this economy! You could have the possiblity of making a lot more money, dispite Justin having to stay with the same company. But as my financial advisor always told me...."Think of the long-term outcome".Ashley (one of Elysia's bridesmaids)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523820104011007755.post-57658944905195624692011-01-24T13:13:21.264-08:002011-01-24T13:13:21.264-08:00Alright... you asked for thoughts so I'll give...Alright... you asked for thoughts so I'll give you mine.<br /><br />I think you should consider a question on your Con list: "What am I doing with my life?". I wouldn't suggest this if you were signing up for an undergraduate degree, but since this is a graduate program, I think you should have some idea of what you'd like to accomplish. I'm reminded of some interludes in Kanye West's CD's when you mention that maybe you want a Masters Degree just to have a Masters Degree. I find it a little ridiculous to spend money on a piece of paper. Now, if you get a lot of return on that piece of paper, then great, but what is that return? Is it wealth of knowledge or wealth in money? Wealth in money (to me) is not worth torturous years of schooling learning (or not learning) something you're not actually interested in. So I ask you - where do your interests really lie? If you could choose anything to learn, what would it be? Now go learn that. An MBA sounds boring. And Liz isn't boring. Do you really want to learn about Business Administration? If so, awesome... sounds like you found the perfect gig. If not, why would you sign up for it? <br /><br />Now, on the pro side... you should also consider that PLU is going to stretch you intellectually a lot farther than Western or the U. You would probably enjoy their program more than the public schools in the area and you would also be invited to participate in the network that private schooling offers you. Shoot, if I could go to PLU for 25% tuition, I'd sign up today. <br /><br />All of this to say... Don't waste your time or money with something you're not passionate about just to get a piece of paper. Unless you're passionate about pieces of paper...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523820104011007755.post-69427343477873831962011-01-24T13:03:57.495-08:002011-01-24T13:03:57.495-08:00I think you should do it if that is what you want ...I think you should do it if that is what you want to do. You are definitely smart enough, and it seems to me that you remember stuff--makes you the trivia queen in my eyes.<br />Don't overthink it too much. Your pursuing it means it is relatively important to you, so listen to that inner voice. <br />And, i agree with Annaliese. Do it now. It doesn't get easier or cheaper.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12538251186758112995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523820104011007755.post-16487302833151083712011-01-24T12:56:58.357-08:002011-01-24T12:56:58.357-08:00From someone who enrolled in the PLU MBA because o...From someone who enrolled in the PLU MBA because of a 90% discount (as an employee), I would tell you to try it out, but don't be overly optimistic. I found that unless you are really interested in business (all types, not just marketing), you're probably going to dislike a lot of your courses. I took two math-centered classes and liked them (I'm a math guy), but as soon as I got to their "MBA 101" class, I hated it. I found out that I really don't care much about the business world.<br /><br />It's difficult, but not impossible to work and attend classes. But if you don't like the class, you won't want to do the reading, and therefore not do well in the class(es).<br /><br />Did you know: You can take three classes without actually being enrolled. That might be something to look into before putting down the money and time in the program.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00182618750215141672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4523820104011007755.post-17958243931683852022011-01-24T12:44:22.558-08:002011-01-24T12:44:22.558-08:00DO IT NOW. Think of it this way, you pay $12k now,...DO IT NOW. Think of it this way, you pay $12k now, and likely you will be paid more at any job for the rest of your life for having a master's. Two years of suffering for an eternity of making more money just for having a degree. Also, do not discount the value of just sounding cool for having a master's.Annaliesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203552885280341164noreply@blogger.com