Should I go back to school?

Question

I have an Associates Degree and am thinking of going back for my Bachelors? I'm 39, married with 3 kids and work as a systems programmer for a major bank. Talk to me.

Answer 1

if you are good at what you do, and you have a great programming portfolio you don't need a degree. I have a degree en IT and I barely know programming. now a days you don't need a degree to succeed. If you have a personal goal to finish that's a different story, it depends what your goal is. I have a friend who makes around 80k a year thanks to borders books(programming books)

Answer 2

It's really up to you, also it depends on what you're looking for. Are you trying to earn more money? Or looking for a better job? I would take a few minute think about it if I were you..

Answer 3

One thing I would think about first is are you happy with what you're doing right now? If I were you I wouldn't, because you're life sounds great already! But it's really about what you want to do. It's your decision.

Answer 4

It is never too late to go back to school. I'm 55 and I'm going to college. I know a lot of people at my college older than myself. I didn't have the opportunity to go to college when I was young, now I do. I love it, it keeps me young. The young students are great. I love being around them they are so alive,  full of energy, and hope for the future. They are a lot of fun to be around, and they teach me a lot.

Answer 5

I'm having the same dilemma.  I have a bachelors but am thinking about getting a masters.  I'm 38 with two kids and have a really good job (COO).  But it leaves me no options to change jobs because all other executive management positions advertised want masters level people...

Catch 22 - keep the good job and not worry about the education or get the education just in case...

I'll see if someone comes up with a good answer for you ;-)