What's new
By:

Working life

New_Anonymity_Old_Sage said:
Good follow-up question

The rest of your post is lop-sided and over-sensationalistic.
Click to expand...

You don't think access to energy allows people to live who would otherwise die? You don't enjoy the things that you are able to do becuase you have access to cheap energy? You are not aware that many people question whether humans are any more valuable than other animals? You are not aware that people think that humans are the worst thing that eve happened to this planet?

Anyway, the first sentence was a ligit question, the rest was my opinion, so take it for what it's worth.
 
larryselbows said:
I am about to graduate from school with my M.S. in geology. It's incredible how fast time has passed when I look back to being a 17 year old freshman in college to a 24 year old (almost) scientist. Anyway, to the point, I have a rather large decision coming up. I currently have a standing offer from Texas A&M to continue my research as a Ph. D candidate in marine geology from my current advisor. Furthermore, I could go on to other places, I'm fairly confident, if I felt inclined to, to do a Ph. D as well (hope I'm not coming on like braggart douche bag, just trying to give some background). The alternative option is to go get a job. Pay has historically been very good for petroleum geologists: https://www.aapg.org/explorer/salarysurvey.cfm, and there are times when I really feel like getting away from the stresses of school. However, my friends that have gone on to do it in the last year seem a bit lonely in Houston, TX (Although they have only been there for about 8 months). They say they are not excited to go to work everyday but that it is nice to have a little cash in their pockets. So I have to ask those of you on here that are in the work force, how do you enjoy it? I'm not asking you guys to tell me what to do with my life, but some anecdotal advice would be helpful to allow me to better understand what it is to be "grown up". -Thanks
Click to expand...

I'm not sure if I really count as "in the work force", considering I have a relatively low-paying, part-time job and somewhat unstable (but actually pretty decent) income from my own business, but personally I value my own time and having freedom much more than having money. I see plenty of people sacrifice their life just for money and work jobs that they hate, so they can have expensive cars and houses or whatever. I don't see what the point is.

My personal advice, as a "grown-up", would be to enjoy life. Lots of people make life a burden on themselves and don't understand what freedom really is. If your job isn't adding to your enjoyment of life, find one that does before you wind up with a mortgage and kids on your back, stuck in a job that you hate.
 
KrazeeEyezKilla said:
I fully agree with you. I'm not saying he should discontinue his education. One never should if they give a @#!*% . But to do so and incur tens of thousands (or even six figures) of dollars of debt is foolish in my opinion. If that message became lost in my initial reply to you, then it did. But again, there's a lot of factors involved and to ignore the monetary ramifications is like I said, foolish. If you have a bottomless bank account, all the more power to you. But debt can be a @#!*% . And for myself, I have many friends or relatives who are administrators (dad, stepmom to name two) as resources, I get great professional development (out of district peeps) each year for free or at a nominal cost, and can read many a great book on certain hot topic issues at a fraction of the cost. When the certainty that the classroom education will be any better is no sure thing, that's the wiser route to go in my opinion. Especially when you're unsure of how you want to professionally proceed which LE seems he may be. His case is obviously different because he's in an entirely different industry but most of the basic points remain.
Click to expand...
Whatever. I hope it's just semantics.

But in the context of teaching getting your Masters is almost always better than not getting it. And I don't know where u get your numbers but mine didn't cost tens of thousands. Some are great and can't be found elsewhere but it is true that some are dumb and the training you get via the district works just as well.

My Masters has paid for itself ten times over already.
 
CONAN said:
Whatever. I hope it's just semantics.

But in the context of teaching getting your Masters is almost always better than not getting it. And I don't know where u get your numbers but mine didn't cost tens of thousands. Some are great and can't be found elsewhere but it is true that some are dumb and the training you get via the district works just as well.

My Masters has paid for itself ten times over already.
Click to expand...

Where did you get your Masters?
 
KrazeeEyezKilla said:
Where did you get your Masters?
Click to expand...
Grand Canyon University. If I remember right it ran about 6-7G. Most of the teachers and admins I know that is the norm for price. I think Phoenix runs about 8G.

Surprisingly, the stuff from my Masters is some of the best educational info I've run into.
 
CONAN said:
Grand Canyon University. If I remember right it ran about 6-7G. Most of the teachers and admins I know that is the norm for price. I think Phoenix runs about 8G.

Surprisingly, the stuff from my Masters is some of the best educational info I've run into.
Click to expand...

You're criticizing me while you got your Masters at GC online? Laughable.
 
KrazeeEyezKilla said:
You're criticizing me while you got your Masters at GC online? Laughable.
Click to expand...
WTF? What is the relevancy of online/offline to this convo? Look, I gave you the benefit of the doubt earlier but it's becoming more clear you are not just spouting idiocy on this subject but also a tool. I feel bad for your students. I'll bet they can't wait for the break.
 
TroutBum said:
I have no education, I love my job. (but I'm poor)

Not sure what this has to do with anything, but there ya go.
Click to expand...

I dont think you understand the meaning of poor? Does your wife not love you? Do your kids hate you? Do you not have the amenities of internet and a cell phone at home? Do you not have cable?

Ballou, please GTFO.
 
CONAN said:
Whatever. I hope it's just semantics.

But in the context of teaching getting your Masters is almost always better than not getting it. And I don't know where u get your numbers but mine didn't cost tens of thousands. Some are great and can't be found elsewhere but it is true that some are dumb and the training you get via the district works just as well.

My Masters has paid for itself ten times over already.
Click to expand...

I think KEKs point is a vaild one...especially in the current fiscal environment.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Share this page
Back
Top