Work or School ANY ADVICE?
09-20-2006, 10:04 AM
#16
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If the Job doesn't work out you can go back to school . but if School doesn't work out you can't go back to the job.
ie the choice is an easy one...
ie the choice is an easy one...
09-20-2006, 11:39 AM
#18
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Originally Posted by theiceman
If the Job doesn't work out you can go back to school . but if School doesn't work out you can't go back to the job.
ie the choice is an easy one...
ie the choice is an easy one...
...not to mention that if it is your "dream job," dreams fulfilled are a joy that can never be quantified by degree titles or dollar amounts ...IMHO as an old guy who has fulfilled a few himself. Best of luck deciding ...kind of like "dang, which should I take, a TT or a GT3" ...life is hard.
Edward
09-20-2006, 12:42 PM
#20
Burning Brakes
Work the job if it equates to achieving your professional goals.
Technical graduate degrees mean more later in life when you're working your way into upper management. When that time comes you may want more current courses anyway.
Technical graduate degrees mean more later in life when you're working your way into upper management. When that time comes you may want more current courses anyway.
09-20-2006, 02:04 PM
#21
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I know I already responded to this, but I gave this a little though last night and feel strongly enough about it to respond again to further espouse my opinion. I'm sorry to not take your emotions wrapped up in this decision lightly, but I don't think this is even a close decision. It would be a horrible mistake to turn down this job.
As another point of reference, all universities love to accept students that have real world experience, especially from prestigous institutions such as Porsche. Graduate schools absolutely love it. I would argue that it would probably be easier for you to get back into that school, if not a better one, with some solid experience from a renound corporation like PAG than it was for you to get into it to begin with.
Take the job, take the job, and take the job. Not even close.
As another point of reference, all universities love to accept students that have real world experience, especially from prestigous institutions such as Porsche. Graduate schools absolutely love it. I would argue that it would probably be easier for you to get back into that school, if not a better one, with some solid experience from a renound corporation like PAG than it was for you to get into it to begin with.
Take the job, take the job, and take the job. Not even close.
09-20-2006, 04:19 PM
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Being an ME, having gone to one of the better engineering colleges and having worked at one of the big 3 in Detroit, I say take the job. You can always go back to school and most likely get them to pay for it. In fact, I knew some one who got one of the big 3 to send him to grad school on the east coast, essentially taking a leave of absence from his job for 2 years.
If you decide you don't want the job I would gladly fill the position for you.
If you decide you don't want the job I would gladly fill the position for you.
09-20-2006, 04:53 PM
#26
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I have graduated from MIT a long time ago. My roommate at the time was on a Master's program paid for by GM. GM was even ready to pay for his PhD if he had wanted to. Life was good!
If a big company sees potential in you, they might very well send you after a few years for an advanced degree in a reputable place.
Furthermore, the experience you will get at PAG will probably have as much value as any good degree, for yourself and for future employers if you need to move on.
But discuss things with your advisor before you make a decision!
Chris
If a big company sees potential in you, they might very well send you after a few years for an advanced degree in a reputable place.
Furthermore, the experience you will get at PAG will probably have as much value as any good degree, for yourself and for future employers if you need to move on.
But discuss things with your advisor before you make a decision!
Chris
09-21-2006, 11:02 AM
#28
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My assumption is that you are a young guy (22?), have no real world experience, currently only hold a B.S., and are being offered what you yourself call your "dream job" in engineering. What are you looking to achieve by attaining the Masters/PhD.? It ALL ends with a position and real life... you just need to decide if now is when you wish to begin. There will always be time for education, and Porsche may even pay for it!
