Going back for a second degree..

[psychraider32]

Picked up my B.A. in Psychology in May of last year and now going back for an Associate's in computer technology. Anybody else decide to go back to school or have a big change of career ideologies? I know there is good money in computer technology and programming as well. Still love psychology but am really not ready to go to grad school yet.

[Don Jon]

Re: Going back for a second degree..

Still working on my first degree in Management Information Systems. 2 years down, 2 more to go!

[psychraider32]

Re: Going back for a second degree..

Still working on my first degree in Management Information Systems. 2 years down, 2 more to go!

Keep up the good work! just curious.. what are your plans for your degree?

[Don Jon]

Re: Going back for a second degree..

still unsure, these are the job titles I wouldn't mind having though...

Business Analyst, Systems Analysts, Database Administrators, Network or Computer Systems Administrators, Computer and Information Systems Managers

[psychraider32]

Re: Going back for a second degree..

still unsure, these are the job titles I wouldn't mind having though...

Business Analyst, Systems Analysts, Database Administrators, Network or Computer Systems Administrators, Computer and Information Systems Managers

Great job market and pay for almost all of those as well. Especially work with data.

[J-Clutch1]

Re: Going back for a second degree..

Still working on my first degree in Management Information Systems. 2 years down, 2 more to go!

Nice, I'm working on my first degree too (CompSci). 1 year down, 3 to go for me!

psychraider, I hope you end up liking this different field

[seasprite]

Re: Going back for a second degree..

I already have my MBA and I have been working on a second masters in Acquisition and Contract Management. It's been challenging because I think I have gotten dumber since I last went to school, but it hasn't been as bad as I thought it would.

[dickey1331]

Re: Going back for a second degree..

I switched majors from Political Science to Electrical Engineering. I lost about 40 credits. I should be done in about 3 years!

[Speedy]

Re: Going back for a second degree..

Picked up my B.A. in Psychology in May of last year and now going back for an Associate's in computer technology. Anybody else decide to go back to school or have a big change of career ideologies? I know there is good money in computer technology and programming as well. Still love psychology but am really not ready to go to grad school yet.

I mean this with all due respect, my friend.

Why is a second degree necessary? I still think for several professions in workforce that a degree shouldn't be required.

[redsox4evur]

Re: Going back for a second degree..

I mean this with all due respect, my friend.

Why is a second degree necessary? I still think for several professions in workforce that a degree shouldn't be required.

Depending on the field you can get more money, get a promotion, more job security, etc. And I agree with you about the last part. There are jobs out there that shouldn't require any degree but do.

[psychraider32]

Re: Going back for a second degree..

I mean this with all due respect, my friend.

Why is a second degree necessary? I still think for several professions in workforce that a degree shouldn't be required.

Perhaps it's not but these days it certainly helps with many jobs. I've never been driven by money and I've always loved learning so it's fine with me. Plus the connections you can make can be invaluable for your career.

[Warrior1214]

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In terms of the IT field, I think at the minimum an Associates would be helpful to transition. I work in the IT field, mostly on the legal side with those coming overseas, but the field is definitely booming.