Boy I really am at a bummer of a crossroads right now by the looks of it. I graduated with an A.A.S. degree in computer science about a year ago because I really wasnt financially able as well as having the time because of needing to work fulltime while attending school. I am working IT for a smaller company 80+ people and I really enjoy every day I go to work but it seems to me that if I was to ever want to join up with a larger company, even if I do have my MCSA I will be looked over for someone with a bachelors. Is this really the case and if its not, is my pay really going to take a hit (typically)? Like I said I cant realistically enter a 4 yr program and I am worried about the outcome in the long run. Thanks!
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Is an A.A.S. really a bad thing to have
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Stella740pl
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And if Mom and Dad are paying for it, go for doctorate!
If you do go for doctorate, in most cases you don't need Mom and Dad to be paying for it. Most programs will offer you financial aid in the form of a teaching and/or research job right in the school. The pay from it wouldn't feed a family, but could be a totally livable amount of money for a (modestly living) single person.
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Perzactly.
The point I was trying to make, is go to school while you have the opportunity. Those who 'plan to go back', or 'take a break, then go back', statistically never do.
Just my 2¢
"In order to start solving a problem, one must first identify its owner." --Me
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The point I was trying to make, is go to school while you have the opportunity. Those who 'plan to go back', or 'take a break, then go back', statistically never do.
Just my 2¢
"In order to start solving a problem, one must first identify its owner." --Me
--Greg
I'm afraid that I am already out of 'study' mode. I am only going to be going part time though. I want to be back in school within a couple of years. Not sure if I want to take the GMAT or GRE, that is what is holding me up. I'm sure an MBA would mean more money, but I don't want to get away from the coding that I love just for the sake of money.
I have just found that Penn State has a Masters' in software engineering, going to look into that.
To get back on topic, CStorms, does your company offer any kind of tuition assistance/reimbursement?
Professor: But what about your superintelligence?
Gunther: When I had that there was too much pressure to use it. All I want out of life is to be a monkey of moderate intelligence who wears a suit. That's why I've decided to transfer to Business School.
Professor: NOOOOOOOOOOOO.
I have just found that Penn State has a Masters' in software engineering, going to look into that.
To get back on topic, CStorms, does your company offer any kind of tuition assistance/reimbursement?
Professor: But what about your superintelligence?
Gunther: When I had that there was too much pressure to use it. All I want out of life is to be a monkey of moderate intelligence who wears a suit. That's why I've decided to transfer to Business School.
Professor: NOOOOOOOOOOOO.
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As of right now I am not aware of any but they made mention of picking up the cost on certs as well as possibly offering money for some classes that are pertinent. So until I can embed myself to the point where they totally dont want me to go I will just have to do my cert studying on the side and hope for the best. Oh and I do not want to imply that I want to leave its just that I was bummed about the pre req's for all the jobs in the past that I had seen. Bad feeling knowing I scrounged for what I could with this AAS and was thinking about how screwed I would be searching for a job. Thanks for all the replies guys, great community here
CStorms,
You won't be screwed looking for a job, regardless. Just follow Matthew's advice. Here are a few plans you could use to further your education-
1. Find a bachelor's program that offers 'pertinent classes'. Some schools you don't even need to enroll until you have completed 'x' credits. Pertinent classes in your case would be (Pick one - Programming, Networking, Security...). Get the company to pay for these, and if you can afford it even take some others. This could help you looking for a job, as the fact that you are working on a degree is usually a positive in the eyes of employers (from what I've seen). This combined with your AAS should help get you in the door for the 'Bachelors Required' positions, and after that it is up to you to wow them in the interview with your knowledge and experience.
2. Get them to pay for some certs. If you have an associates' degree, a few years of experience and a certification or two that again should be at least enough to get you an interview.
3. Several universities also offer 'Professional Certificates' that you might want to look into.
[after school special]
Finally, try not to get down about your situation. You have a job that you enjoy, and at least half the people that I know don't have that. Things could be a LOT worse. Try to stay positive, and make your career choices based on loving your job not loving money, and you will never go wrong.
[/after school special]
Take Care,
Alex
Professor: But what about your superintelligence?
Gunther: When I had that there was too much pressure to use it. All I want out of life is to be a monkey of moderate intelligence who wears a suit. That's why I've decided to transfer to Business School.
Professor: NOOOOOOOOOOOO.
You won't be screwed looking for a job, regardless. Just follow Matthew's advice. Here are a few plans you could use to further your education-
1. Find a bachelor's program that offers 'pertinent classes'. Some schools you don't even need to enroll until you have completed 'x' credits. Pertinent classes in your case would be (Pick one - Programming, Networking, Security...). Get the company to pay for these, and if you can afford it even take some others. This could help you looking for a job, as the fact that you are working on a degree is usually a positive in the eyes of employers (from what I've seen). This combined with your AAS should help get you in the door for the 'Bachelors Required' positions, and after that it is up to you to wow them in the interview with your knowledge and experience.
2. Get them to pay for some certs. If you have an associates' degree, a few years of experience and a certification or two that again should be at least enough to get you an interview.
3. Several universities also offer 'Professional Certificates' that you might want to look into.
[after school special]
Finally, try not to get down about your situation. You have a job that you enjoy, and at least half the people that I know don't have that. Things could be a LOT worse. Try to stay positive, and make your career choices based on loving your job not loving money, and you will never go wrong.
[/after school special]
Take Care,
Alex
Professor: But what about your superintelligence?
Gunther: When I had that there was too much pressure to use it. All I want out of life is to be a monkey of moderate intelligence who wears a suit. That's why I've decided to transfer to Business School.
Professor: NOOOOOOOOOOOO.
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