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Should I pursue a Masters degree in computer science?

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Should I pursue a Masters degree in computer science?
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RE: Should I pursue a Masters degree in computer science?
October 19, 2023 at 12:24 am
(October 18, 2023 at 8:43 pm)The Valkyrie Wrote: Whose Masters Degree are you pursuing?

He's not. Clearly, he doesn't exist.
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RE: Should I pursue a Masters degree in computer science?
October 19, 2023 at 1:30 am
(October 18, 2023 at 11:43 am)FlatAssembler Wrote: So, what do you guys think, should I pursue a Masters degree the next year?

Dunno.

I guess the relevant question is... Do you think you can cheat your way through a Masters program?
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RE: Should I pursue a Masters degree in computer science?
October 19, 2023 at 7:52 am
(October 18, 2023 at 8:43 pm)The Valkyrie Wrote: Whose Masters Degree are you pursuing?

Me? That was just after I retired from the USN, I'd worked a comparatively large amount of time on PCs and had fun. I thought "Computer Technology" sounded cool.* Turns out its Common Business Oriented Language and used by banks and the like. Dreary.


*I later found out computer graphics was available, but only after I switched to History.
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RE: Should I pursue a Masters degree in computer science?
October 19, 2023 at 1:32 pm
(October 18, 2023 at 11:43 am)FlatAssembler Wrote: So, what do you guys think, should I pursue a Masters degree the next year?

Two more years of study for a better chance at higher wages for the rest of your life... I say go for it.
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RE: Should I pursue a Masters degree in computer science?
October 19, 2023 at 1:41 pm
(October 19, 2023 at 1:32 pm)pocaracas Wrote:
(October 18, 2023 at 11:43 am)FlatAssembler Wrote: So, what do you guys think, should I pursue a Masters degree the next year?

Two more years of study for a better chance at higher wages for the rest of your life... I say go for it.

Concur. The two years would replace perhaps five years of OJT.

On the other paw I got my Masters because they made me take it. Got sick while heading for my doctorate and just didn't have the strength to hit the books hard any more.
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RE: Should I pursue a Masters degree in computer science?
October 19, 2023 at 3:45 pm
I'd suggest taking a year off to get a job and see what you really want after having some added perspective.
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RE: Should I pursue a Masters degree in computer science?
October 19, 2023 at 4:29 pm
@FlatAssembler  The best pursuit is a hot pursuit. I recommend that you get one of these:

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RE: Should I pursue a Masters degree in computer science?
October 19, 2023 at 8:39 pm
(October 19, 2023 at 3:45 pm)Angrboda Wrote: I'd suggest taking a year off to get a job and see what you really want after having some added perspective.

The problem is that I think it is very hard to get a job in this economic climate. The economy is, by some metrics, doing worse now than in 2020.
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RE: Should I pursue a Masters degree in computer science?
October 19, 2023 at 8:41 pm
(October 19, 2023 at 1:32 pm)pocaracas Wrote:
(October 18, 2023 at 11:43 am)FlatAssembler Wrote: So, what do you guys think, should I pursue a Masters degree the next year?

Two more years of study for a better chance at higher wages for the rest of your life... I say go for it.
But what if my mental health worsens in the process? Mental health is more important than career.
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RE: Should I pursue a Masters degree in computer science?
October 19, 2023 at 8:42 pm
(October 19, 2023 at 8:39 pm)FlatAssembler Wrote:
(October 19, 2023 at 3:45 pm)Angrboda Wrote: I'd suggest taking a year off to get a job and see what you really want after having some added perspective.

The problem is that I think it is very hard to get a job in this economic climate. The economy is, by some metrics, doing worse now than in 2020.

Fox News metrics, maybe.  'Cept they don't cotton to no damn metric system.
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