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RE: people who have multiple degrees - Duneranger - 10-17-2024
(10-16-2024, 04:56 PM)newdegree Wrote:I disagree, you may speak for yourself but that’s not what I have observed here over the last year.(10-16-2024, 04:23 PM)Duneranger Wrote:(10-09-2024, 09:45 AM)newdegree Wrote:That's fine, but it deviates into neuroticism at some point. You can indeed easily learn without getting a degree too,(10-09-2024, 09:09 AM)ReyMysterioso Wrote: "I feel like there is borderline complex on here about adding random letters or degrees on here from places that 99% of people have no idea exist."
I resemble that remark!
Most value degrees will come from universities no one has heard of, which is fine as long as they are accredited. Some of us are, indeed, degree junkies that like to learn new things and get new letters behind our names, lol. Before joining the forum, I had no clue about most schools spoken here because I only knew about schools in my state and the surrounding states or big Division 1 schools that play sports. The Internet offers a wider range of schools that can fit everyone's needs, demands, budgets, and goals.
It affects every "hobby" forum to some degree. I was on a gun forum once where people obsessed over collecting certain serial numbers of magazines and only wanted AKs from certain years and plants in the Soviet Union
I disagree with the neuroticism part. It's all a personal choice. I do not tie my emotions to having a degree or not. If a person wants a degree, a new job field may require it as an entry-level requirement. I have friends who have trade skills with no degree or license, which is fine. They can find jobs, but sometimes, they have extra requirements to get the job. I don't think anyone is crazy enough to spend time and money on a degree like trading cards or guns. It's more complex getting a degree than just buying something as you can't just walk up to a counter and say, "Hey, let me get five master's degrees and a doctorate just because I want to collect them or have an obsession.
Some of these degrees require little time or money so it’s sort of moot. The avenues of approach some take here to hack degrees (Multiple) are…interesting.
It’s not someone just trying to break past HR filters by getting a BA degree.
RE: people who have multiple degrees - newdegree - 10-17-2024
(10-17-2024, 08:03 AM)Duneranger Wrote:(10-16-2024, 04:56 PM)newdegree Wrote:I disagree, you may speak for yourself but that’s not what I have observed here over the last year.(10-16-2024, 04:23 PM)Duneranger Wrote:(10-09-2024, 09:45 AM)newdegree Wrote:That's fine, but it deviates into neuroticism at some point. You can indeed easily learn without getting a degree too,(10-09-2024, 09:09 AM)ReyMysterioso Wrote: "I feel like there is borderline complex on here about adding random letters or degrees on here from places that 99% of people have no idea exist."
I resemble that remark!
Most value degrees will come from universities no one has heard of, which is fine as long as they are accredited. Some of us are, indeed, degree junkies that like to learn new things and get new letters behind our names, lol. Before joining the forum, I had no clue about most schools spoken here because I only knew about schools in my state and the surrounding states or big Division 1 schools that play sports. The Internet offers a wider range of schools that can fit everyone's needs, demands, budgets, and goals.
It affects every "hobby" forum to some degree. I was on a gun forum once where people obsessed over collecting certain serial numbers of magazines and only wanted AKs from certain years and plants in the Soviet Union
I disagree with the neuroticism part. It's all a personal choice. I do not tie my emotions to having a degree or not. If a person wants a degree, a new job field may require it as an entry-level requirement. I have friends who have trade skills with no degree or license, which is fine. They can find jobs, but sometimes, they have extra requirements to get the job. I don't think anyone is crazy enough to spend time and money on a degree like trading cards or guns. It's more complex getting a degree than just buying something as you can't just walk up to a counter and say, "Hey, let me get five master's degrees and a doctorate just because I want to collect them or have an obsession.
Some of these degrees require little time or money so it’s sort of moot. The avenues of approach some take here to hack degrees (Multiple) are…interesting.
It’s not someone just trying to break past HR filters by getting a BA degree.
To eaches own. It is easier in the bachelor's degree program to get a degree with many options using different degree hacks, such as the Big 3, Liberty, WGU, SNHU, UMPI, etc., accepting transfer and alternative credits. I can see what you are saying when you see people getting multiple degrees, but I can't blame them when it's costing them little money or little time. I rather have something than need it later, honestly, especially when it comes to education. If someone wants multiple associate and bachelor's degrees in numerous subjects such as History, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Business, and Liberal Studies, etc., more power to them as they gain different learning disciplines. We should be madder at the system or schools that allow this, but hey, get it while you can. We all saw what happened to Pierpont when the ship sailed, and domino effects sometimes occur.
RE: people who have multiple degrees - Heartstrings - 10-27-2024
I'll admit I have multiple degrees that I have no plan on using for a career and I am signed up to complete more. I am spending my own money and I can spend it on what I choose to do so. I really don't care about being called a credential chaser. I love learning and I when I finish something I like getting a gold star.
RE: people who have multiple degrees - xspect - 10-27-2024
(10-27-2024, 11:36 AM)Heartstrings Wrote: I'll admit I have multiple degrees that I have no plan on using for a career and I am signed up to complete more. I am spending my own money and I can spend it on what I choose to do so. I really don't care about being called a credential chaser. I love learning and I when I finish something I like getting a gold star.
What they said.
RE: people who have multiple degrees - Tireman4 - 10-28-2024
I have 2 Bachelors, 2 master's and 1 PhD. The first bachelor's degree was to continue my journey to my masters. The second bachelor's degree was done in case I did not finish my first bachelor's degree (long story, but it was a math course I was not sure I would finish in time for grad school). My first master's degree was in continuation of the journey started with the first bachelor's degree. The second, as it turned out, got me the great job (which I have today). The PhD was to finish the journey started with the first bachelor's degree. It was for fun, as it were. I had no false illusions that my PhD would get me a job, so when I finished, I would not be disappointed. As I tell folks, my first bachelor's degree, my first master's degree and my doctorate and 50 cents might get me a Coke at Wal Mart.
RE: people who have multiple degrees - Duneranger - 10-30-2024
(10-27-2024, 11:36 AM)Heartstrings Wrote: I'll admit I have multiple degrees that I have no plan on using for a career and I am signed up to complete more. I am spending my own money and I can spend it on what I choose to do so. I really don't care about being called a credential chaser. I love learning and I when I finish something I like getting a gold star.Yeah I like learning too, that’s what a library card is for.
RE: people who have multiple degrees - Heartstrings - 10-30-2024
(10-30-2024, 01:47 PM)Duneranger Wrote:I am so sorry that what I do with my time and money completely hinges on your life that you have to reply. Next time I make a decision with my time and money I will keep your thoughts and feelings in mind.(10-27-2024, 11:36 AM)Heartstrings Wrote: I'll admit I have multiple degrees that I have no plan on using for a career and I am signed up to complete more. I am spending my own money and I can spend it on what I choose to do so. I really don't care about being called a credential chaser. I love learning and I when I finish something I like getting a gold star.Yeah I like learning too, that’s what a library card is for.
Next time I make a decision aboutt what I do with my life I'll ask for your input.
I wanted to add I would like to meet an actual person who doesn't have an extreme at something. Completely perfect and in the everything is moderate.
RE: people who have multiple degrees - Kal Di - 10-30-2024
I'm a semi-retired, American expat who has two properties in the USA for rental income. I have multiple degrees because I enjoy learning and love to use my educational achievements to inspire others.
It's unlikely if my degrees will be useful to me in the short term. If my current lifestyle changes significantly, perhaps they'll be useful in the future. If I discover another affordable graduate degree program that interests me, I'll probably enroll, complete it, and add it to my wall of achievements.
I don't study perpetually though. Typically, after completing a degree program or some professional / specialization certificate (i.e. Coursera) programs, I take a 1 year break from studying.
people who have multiple degrees - NotJoeBiden - 10-30-2024
(10-30-2024, 01:47 PM)Duneranger Wrote:(10-27-2024, 11:36 AM)Heartstrings Wrote: I'll admit I have multiple degrees that I have no plan on using for a career and I am signed up to complete more. I am spending my own money and I can spend it on what I choose to do so. I really don't care about being called a credential chaser. I love learning and I when I finish something I like getting a gold star.Yeah I like learning too, that’s what a library card is for.
Then why are you on this forum? Just go read a book.
RE: people who have multiple degrees - lisarox - 10-31-2024
My mom would tell me no one can take away your education.