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To leave my masters?

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Nichebitch · 21/09/2024 12:51

I work in a manager role and I’ve been doing so for around 5 years. I have a degree and masters degree in a field unrelated to my job, and a professional qualification in my current job. I just changed jobs, and my previous company paid for me to do a masters level qualification, which is about what I do but I don’t really need. I’m in my mid forties and have a child, and I’m now wondering if I want to spend my little free time studying something that I don’t care much about, just because it costs a lot of money and it might or might not help me in the future. Just to clarify, leaving wouldn’t have any consequences as I’m not in the company that paid for it anymore. The exams I would have to pay for (like 1k) which I can afford but still a lot of money.
AIBU to leave an expensive masters because I can’t be bothered?

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poppyzbrite4 · 21/09/2024 13:10

Nichebitch · 21/09/2024 13:07

I have started but only done a couple of weeks work

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I would finish it as having two masters can't do any harm and it's been paid for. However if you are only a few weeks in and can't be bothered, then drop it.

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Nichebitch · 21/09/2024 13:07

hildabaker · 21/09/2024 13:06

Oh actually maybe I got that wrong, have you actually started with it yet OP?

I have started but only done a couple of weeks work

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hildabaker · 21/09/2024 13:06

Oh actually maybe I got that wrong, have you actually started with it yet OP?

hildabaker · 21/09/2024 13:05

My feeling would be to press on and complete it, OP. You've already put a lot of work in, and I firmly believe that no education is ever wasted.

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Nichebitch · 21/09/2024 13:02

KerryBlues · 21/09/2024 12:56

What does the masters add when you already have a professional qualification in your field?
Just wondering why your employers are so keen for you to do it.

My previous employers were keen as I was preparing for a promotion. Now I’m not there anymore, it would be more about padding my cv for a potential rainy day. My complexes I guess!

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Nichebitch · 21/09/2024 13:01

ButtSurgery · 21/09/2024 12:56

How much more study and work is there to go? If you're completing in December with exams in January, I'd finish it. If you've a full academic year, thesis and two sets if exams to go I couldn't face it in either.

I'm under pressure at work to do the level 4 apprenticeship in my role. I have two my degree and a masters, but this is really more about role specific stuff than the level of study. The masters was a work funded degree and required for the role and it was so badly handled it nearly broke me.

I've refused the apprenticeship, because the idea of essays, presentations, project work and exams for the next two years makes me feel sick. Boss isn't happy, but I'm not fucking doing it.

It’s a full year from now, and I’d have to study at night probably 2 nights a week as a minimum. 3 essays. I don’t actually need it need it, I’m too used to pushing it as much as possible just in case the future changes.

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Pocketfullofdogtreats · 21/09/2024 13:00

Life's too short, especially if you've got a small child. Priorities!

Beth216 · 21/09/2024 12:59

It doesn't seem like it impacts anyone if you leave, hopefully you've learnt something from what you've done so far so why not leave if it's going to cost you and you're not interested in it. Spend the time with your child instead.

ButtSurgery · 21/09/2024 12:56

How much more study and work is there to go? If you're completing in December with exams in January, I'd finish it. If you've a full academic year, thesis and two sets if exams to go I couldn't face it in either.

I'm under pressure at work to do the level 4 apprenticeship in my role. I have two my degree and a masters, but this is really more about role specific stuff than the level of study. The masters was a work funded degree and required for the role and it was so badly handled it nearly broke me.

I've refused the apprenticeship, because the idea of essays, presentations, project work and exams for the next two years makes me feel sick. Boss isn't happy, but I'm not fucking doing it.

KerryBlues · 21/09/2024 12:56

What does the masters add when you already have a professional qualification in your field?
Just wondering why your employers are so keen for you to do it.

Zonder · 21/09/2024 12:53

You have a masters already. No point doing another that won't particularly help you but will reduce your quality of life right now.