Pros and cons of doing a Masters

[Wintom]

Lots of young people are choosing to do Masters rather than go directly into work.

If your DC has done this what were the pros and cons? Having two student loans to pay back must be crippling on the pay slip in 10-15 years time.

I did a masters 28 years ago, pre children, whilst doing my job (work paid for half) but it has not impacted my career at all. I did it because I still craved 'learning' and loved studying.

Has a Masters degree made a big impact into your DC's employability?

I would only do one if they planned to be an academic or planned to do research

It all depends on what Masters you do. DDs Masters definitely helped her to get a job in the field in which she wanted to work. My Masters gave me more credibility at work and helped me to move from school teaching into HE.