To leave my masters?

[Nichebitch]

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?

@BakedBeansMum I did my Master’s while home with young children and I’d encourage you to keep going. Pay for babysitters if you need to (I’d study upstairs while they entertained the toddlers). Is there an option to study part-time? I took just over three years to do a two-year degree.

I took six years total out of the workforce, but having a recent degree made a big difference when I started applying for jobs. Good luck. 🍀

@BruFord it is a part time course already but over 2 years. At this point in time paying for babysitters is not an option either financially or for my child. The transition to nursery has been incredibly challenging for her and so adding babysitters to the mix would make things even harder. It may be something I could look into in the future but definitely not now, sadly it would just add more stress. We also have little family support nearby. Thank you for sharing your experience, it’s good to hear others’ views on it.

I would say spend the time with your family. I have spent the last 4 years studying in the evenings towards a degree through the OU. My husband passed away suddenly just before the end of my last module and prior to his death I had barely seen him because I was studying so much. I wish I could go back in time and prioritise us but it’s too late. Wishing you all the best whatever you decide

I’m so sorry to hear that @Birthdaycake369 I know we never know what’s round the corner but also can understand why you feel that way. I am wondering myself if I just need to live in the moment a bit. Really hope you have some good support to help you through this difficult time

It's paid for, grit your teeth and complete it.

@BakedBeansMum I spoke to the school and managed to postpone till February, I’ll decide then!
I understand what a lot of people are saying, but I have several degrees and this one I don’t even love - I love studying but this one is not that interesting, it’s more of a corporate development thing. I wonder if carrying on getting qualifications is just anxiety at this point.

I wouldn't. I quit too.

@Birthdaycake369 I’m really sorry for your loss.
My mum passed away at the age I am now, that plays in my mind too.

I think in your position it prob depends on your plans / no plans for promotion?

I've got a masters, it's been no use 8n my career at all. Though work paid for it. A phd on the other hand,,,

It’s paid for, but not by you, so it’s someone else’s sunk cost fallacy. I could not be arsed with this at all. 2 nights studying a week for something you are not interested in with no clear tangible benefit? Fuck.That. Shit.

Just noticed you first posted quite a while ago, so hope you are happy with your decision OP!