people who have multiple degrees

[Mint Berry Crunch]

I enjoy learning multiple disciplines. I have the time to do college now and I imagine that if I don't do it now and wait until later in life, it will be difficult to get back in. I plan to have kids and settle down at some point and I view my massive education background as both personally enriching and as a fall back plan for other jobs that don't work out. Plus, my job waives all tuition for in state colleges. The list is so long I simply can't even add all of them in my signature block without making it look sloppy.

[RbxFunRocks]

Went to a chess tournament at my school this past weekend and met a guy who has 2 doctorates and was about halfway to a PhD in Computer Science before stopping. He was a professor at a nearby community college and would receive a tuition benefit every semester at my university (believe it was 3 free credits/semester). He stopped his CS PhD because he stopped being a professor.

His business card lists Systems/Network Engineer, Instructional Technology & Design, and Leadership & Project Management. iirc, instructional technology & design is his EdD subject. Leadership & project management is his other doctorate area.

He also ran for political office 3 times, but was unsuccessful each time. He was the statewide Libertarian nominee twice. He also lost the Dem primary for a seat in the state House in 2020.

[Jonathan Whatley]

Went to a chess tournament at my school this past weekend and met a guy who has 2 doctorates and was about halfway to a PhD in Computer Science before stopping that. He was a professor at a nearby community college and would receive a tuition benefit every semester (believe it was 3 free credits/semester). I believe he stopped his 3rd PhD because he stopped being a professor.

His business card lists Systems/Network Engineer, Instructional Technology & Design, and Leadership & Project Management. iirc, instructional technology & design was a subject he has an EdD in. Leader leadership & project management is his other doctorate area.

He also ran for political office 3 times, but was unsuccessful each time. He was the statewide Libertarian nominee twice. He also lost the Dem primary for a seat in the state House in 2020.

Interesting Credentials Thread energy (from the sister forum).

[ReyMysterioso]

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.

I think there’s  something to 13 years of primary/secondary school and corporate coaching and management techniques have conditioned people to jump through hoops to get some form of gold star. Some people are chasing six sigma black belts, jiu jitsu black belts, church league basketball tournament wins, dog show prizes, Food Network competition wins, completing a collection of this or that, climbing Everest, achieving military rank or accolade … I think it’s just a natural part of the human condition to want to approach a challenge and overcome it. There are many different frameworks to provide an outlet for that need and can express in many forms. Chasing credentials just happens to be one of the expressions.

It would be way weirder if nobody credential chased. After all, nobody asked Tom Brady on his fourth Superbowl win, “Gee Tom, why do you keep doing this? How many do you really need? Four is more than most people ever get, what’s the point of more? It’s just getting weird.” 

You find something you’re good at, you generally like to keep doing it.

[GoBroncos95]

I work 2 jobs and trying to gain a raise at either job. If one supercedes in term of pay then I will stick with the higher pay lol.
In my opinion, it is best to have alternative plans incase one of them fail.

Another reason is that my work will pay for my state school, however the pace is so slow and quite easy. Hence why I decided to go for a CBE degree over at UMPI at the same time to help fill the extra time because of how cheap and quick it is.

[Duneranger]

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.

I think there’s  something to 13 years of primary/secondary school and corporate coaching and management techniques have conditioned people to jump through hoops to get some form of gold star. Some people are chasing six sigma black belts, jiu jitsu black belts, church league basketball tournament wins, dog show prizes, Food Network competition wins, completing a collection of this or that, climbing Everest, achieving military rank or accolade … I think it’s just a natural part of the human condition to want to approach a challenge and overcome it. There are many different frameworks to provide an outlet for that need and can express in many forms. Chasing credentials just happens to be one of the expressions.

It would be way weirder if nobody credential chased. After all, nobody asked Tom Brady on his fourth Superbowl win, “Gee Tom, why do you keep doing this? How many do you really need? Four is more than most people ever get, what’s the point of more? It’s just getting weird.” 

You find something you’re good at, you generally like to keep doing it.

Sure, but most of the degree choices on this forum are catered to people trying to get through them as fast as possible. Hence the hacking with places like Sophia (which to be honest is a joke). Not sure how much "learning" is being done. SO whats the real answer?

I completed a UMPI degree in one term. I don't care if its "CBE". There wasn't really any learning other than a few old YT videos and PDFs. I'd venture a guess that most people pursuing History and Poli Sci degrees at UMPI aren't extremely adept or competent in these subjects beforehand, the work is just easy and the classes lack substance.

If it's truly about the challenge and accolades...

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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.

Loaded question/logical fallacy. Went to UMPI, got the degree ( I have a masters in the field but needed a BA to round out the teaching credential gap). and was largely disappointed in the education quality.  SO it bemuses me a bit when people are saying they are here for the love of learning when the degrees are catered to those wanting quick, cheap and easy.

[ss20ts]

Loaded question/logical fallacy. Went to UMPI, got the degree ( I have a masters in the field but needed a BA to round out the teaching credential gap). and was largely disappointed in the education quality.  SO it bemuses me a bit when people are saying they are here for the love of learning when the degrees are catered to those wanting quick, cheap and easy.

While you found the education quality to be disappointing, everyone isn't going to share in that opinion. There were some classes at UMPI I learned a lot in and others I didn't learn anything. Same thing happened when I took classes on a campus and at other colleges online. When you have years of experience in a field, there tends not to be much book stuff to learn.

[Heartstrings]

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.

I think there’s  something to 13 years of primary/secondary school and corporate coaching and management techniques have conditioned people to jump through hoops to get some form of gold star. Some people are chasing six sigma black belts, jiu jitsu black belts, church league basketball tournament wins, dog show prizes, Food Network competition wins, completing a collection of this or that, climbing Everest, achieving military rank or accolade … I think it’s just a natural part of the human condition to want to approach a challenge and overcome it. There are many different frameworks to provide an outlet for that need and can express in many forms. Chasing credentials just happens to be one of the expressions.

It would be way weirder if nobody credential chased. After all, nobody asked Tom Brady on his fourth Superbowl win, “Gee Tom, why do you keep doing this? How many do you really need? Four is more than most people ever get, what’s the point of more? It’s just getting weird.” 

You find something you’re good at, you generally like to keep doing it.

Sure, but most of the degree choices on this forum are catered to people trying to get through them as fast as possible. Hence the hacking with places like Sophia (which to be honest is a joke). Not sure how much "learning" is being done. SO whats the real answer?

I completed a UMPI degree in one term. I don't care if its "CBE". There wasn't really any learning other than a few old YT videos and PDFs. I'd venture a guess that most people pursuing History and Poli Sci degrees at UMPI aren't extremely adept or competent in these subjects beforehand, the work is just easy and the classes lack substance.

If it's truly about the challenge and accolades...

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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.

Loaded question/logical fallacy. Went to UMPI, got the degree ( I have a masters in the field but needed a BA to round out the teaching credential gap). and was largely disappointed in the education quality.  SO it bemuses me a bit when people are saying they are here for the love of learning when the degrees are catered to those wanting quick, cheap and easy.

Since you chose to single me out with your previous comments on this board I will share something. You don't know me from a grain of salt. I went to two state schools in person and graduated from both. I have also have gone to online school as well and graduated. I could be spending my money that I earned on far worser things than education. If I want to take advantage of free offerings or reduced tuition I will take advantage of it. As previous commenter said, "Nobody tells Tom Brady to stop earning rings."

I wanted to add that I have a couple decades long career and my online education has propelled along with my experience.

[Duneranger]

Loaded question/logical fallacy. Went to UMPI, got the degree ( I have a masters in the field but needed a BA to round out the teaching credential gap). and was largely disappointed in the education quality.  SO it bemuses me a bit when people are saying they are here for the love of learning when the degrees are catered to those wanting quick, cheap and easy.

While you found the education quality to be disappointing, everyone isn't going to share in that opinion. There were some classes at UMPI I learned a lot in and others I didn't learn anything. Same thing happened when I took classes on a campus and at other colleges online. When you have years of experience in a field, there tends not to be much book stuff to learn.

Of course, no one is going to claim their degree was lacking, people are going to defend their investment till the cows come home. I can't speak for the other degrees but when I got my in-person BA, the classes were ALL better quality than what I saw at UMPI (History and Political science). I cant speak for the other degrees.

I highly doubt most people getting this degree have extensive experience in the realm unless they work in law/politics or are an amateur historian.

[ifomonay]

If someone takes a course and got nothing out of it, it's on them. You get out what you put in. Doesn't matter whether it's a for-profit school that gives ACE credits, or an advanced engineering course from Stanford. Whether you learn anything or not heavily depends upon the attitude of the learner.