Studying

[el duder]

I read a few posts about contractors studying for MSc or MBA.

This has crossed my mind a few times over the years, and once again its back in my mind.

What i am having trouble with at the moment is trying to evaluate the ROI on spending 10k + on an MSc, and then assessing whether my market value will go up in the next 2 years, either in the contract world or permie world?

Thoughts? Views?

[BlasterBates]

My advice, don't spend anything on fulltime. Pick a distance learning MSc or MBA, it won't cost you that much, and you would still work fulltime.

[SallyAnne]

I read a few posts about contractors studying for MSc or MBA.

This has crossed my mind a few times over the years, and once again its back in my mind.

What i am having trouble with at the moment is trying to evaluate the ROI on spending 10k + on an MSc, and then assessing whether my market value will go up in the next 2 years, either in the contract world or permie world?

Thoughts? Views?

Its definately something to consider once you've done your GCSE's Duder

[Kyajae]

Its definately something to consider once you've done your GCSE's Duder

Coming from someone assessed as too thick for nursery school

[kramer]

i think an MSc is something you would probably do for yourself and would only add value if in a specific field in which you specialise... robotics , electronics , aero nautics...

for bog standard dev heads...its experience that counts

Just my opinion.

[Kyajae]

...its experience that counts

Most people who have interviewed me for a contract haven't a feckin' clue what an MCSE, CompTIA, CCNA, CNA or anything else related is!

Kramer's right, study for your own benefit but don't expect future clients to recognise it...its experience that counts

[TheRightStuff]

feck studying I'm going down to the tennis courts to get a few sets and then to the club house for drinks and a few games of pool.

[Zippy]

I have a few academic qualifications but have never been asked to produce them so I'd say do it for interest but don't expect to get any monetary reward.

[el duder]

I have a few academic qualifications but have never been asked to produce them so I'd say do it for interest but don't expect to get any monetary reward.

what if, i wanted to move on from being a contractor and get a permie position on more money that i can earn being a contractor.

would an MSc or MBA secure this.

this is what i am questioning at the moment.

[Swiss Tony]

Sounds like you need a Uni experience!!

Get yourself in a one year course and relax, booze up, get laid and … study if you have to.

Every morning I wake up and I feel a little fresher!!