Are you willing to obtain Masters degree after college?

Philippines
March 12, 2013 11:29am CST
As they said, education is one of the best investment you can have. In some point, this is one of the basis to determine how much a company will offer you for your salary. Currently, I am working now. I am receiving an average salary of a bachelor's degree. My colleague told me that if I will be able to finish a Master's degree, the company would probably offer me a salary with almost double the value. I am interested with this kind of benefits, but honestly, I don't want to pursue anymore studies. If you will be given a chance, would you like to obtain a Master's degree for the sake of your salary promotion?
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13 responses
@maurya83 (923)
• India
13 Mar 13
I have masters degree but i am still unemployed, i tried many jobs but i was not satisfied with them. Many times, when i went for interview they said like your qualification is much higher than our requirements, we doubt you would like to join here...bla bla.. Its true, earlier i felt that i am caught in wrong job which doesn't suits my profile. Well, i am still in search of my dream job, lets see what happens..
• Philippines
13 Mar 13
Definitely, there will be those times that employer thinks that you are over qualified for a certain job. But when such case happen, you need to defend your side. You have to tell them also that you are willing to accept that job (especially when you need it) even if it cost you a little salary expectation. What important for that matter is that you have education that can think of the company that would be an asset, if in the future they're going to look for someone who has the qualification that can fit yours.
• Philippines
14 Mar 13
I'm just a freshman college student right now, but ever since I learned there was something beyond a Bachelor's I already wanted to go to Graduate school. I want to go for a Master's degree not for a higher salary or for the title, but because I want to. I have a love for learning, and I want to keep studying even if I already have a Bachelor's Degree.
@Austee (131)
13 Mar 13
I wanted to take masterals but as for now I do not have a budget to suffice it. If its for the sake of salary promotion. Why not obtain a masters degree. After all, there comes a point that our salary today is not enough to suffice our needs. However, if you would not be happy then better not pursue. You might end-up unsuccessful.
• India
13 Mar 13
Well,thats an interesting question.I might not go for master degree just for salary promotion.Any degree whether bachelor or master has a value.Its not about money but then rather an accomplishment in the chosen field.It has a more successful thing than others.But again from my experience, i have not seen much difference in salary mostly in IT industry with respect to masters and bachelors.What counts there more or less is the relevant experience in the skillset. And that determines the salary and other benefits and promotions assisted At least that has been the policy by most organisations around the world as well. Well,most people pursue master's for the monetary benefits.As far you are concerned, well you need to weigh whats good and bad for you.If you think you are done with studies, go for the job.May be at some point of time, you could earn and sponsor your own master and then go on to earn double salary.I did my bachelors and wanted to do master in management.But due to family issues and financial commitments, i was never able to do it.I would love to do mba but not sure if i would ever be able to given the costs and things.Hope for things.Thanks!
• India
13 Mar 13
Of course, because without Masters degree it is impossible to make a living in this world.
@ayeeesha (1127)
• Philippines
13 Mar 13
There is nothing wrong in pursuing further studies, especially when it'll help you get a higher salary or position. But there are a lot of factors to be considered such as time and money. If you're lucky, some companies sponsor their employees to take Masters, especially if you're doing well. If you're up for it, go get that Masters degree. It will also improve your resume and boost your career. If you ask me, I'll still study, especially when time permits me. I'm still young and I wouldn't let this chance go. I have nothing to lose but additional knowledge. And more impressive resume which employers want. Plus, I have an edge against the others. So why waste that opportunity right?
@leateagee (3667)
• China
12 Mar 13
Oh yes I want to pursue my master if I'm given the time. I love to learn and tsudy again. I'm also working and recently became a mom so that chance became so thin. But myhopes rae high. I'm pursuing it for personal reasons/achievements not because of salary thing anymore.
@sishy7 (27169)
• Australia
13 Mar 13
Obtaining a good job is highly competitive nowadays. I'd certainly go for the Master degree, especially if the opportunity for better salary is depending on that. There are many Master degree programs offered in different formats to suit your needs.
@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
13 Mar 13
Hi borgieboy! I know having a masters degree can help much if you are really aiming for a higher position. But as of now, I don't have plans of pursuing my master's degree. I can say that I am happy with my present position in my job. What I want to achieve is an online success because this is the thing that really interest me this time. Have a great day!
@Bhebelen14 (5194)
• Philippines
12 Mar 13
Certainly yes, I will take that masters degree. I'm willing to undergo another round of studying just to get a higher pay. It is a wise idea to get that high salary and start saving for my future. Just like you put into it - it is an investment that offers high returns. It's worth the sacrifice. Thanks
@elsino91 (440)
• Poland
12 Mar 13
Yeah, Im going for my masters degree this October hopefully. At the beginning I didn't want to because I didn't feel I need it straight away seeing as I could probably land a job without it. I know a few people who have already. But then I thought if I wait I probably will be even less willing to do it in the future. So I rather be fresh from my bachelor studies and go straight for my masters.
• India
12 Mar 13
i would have definitely done that masters degree, well now i am an engineering student and after completing my degree i will go for my masters . and i will advice you to go for it, but sometimes even i feel that this is enough now i should try my job now leaving this studies , but they help the more u study the more you learn
@Andtiger (20)
• Canada
12 Mar 13
Yes I plan on getting a master degree in my life and hope to start off with a decent paying job.