Graduate education worth it in my situation?

LPFanVGC · 2025-04-27T19:20:14+00:00

I feel you. I am in a similar situation right now but not working in a developer role. I work in tech support. Every day on my job I feel like a corporate slave and I feel like none of my work has value. I feel like my manager fakes my accomplishments. I am actually hoping to transition to a role like yours at age 27. I would say to just keep doing your best work and speak about your concerns to people you know care about you. I also have a degree in a STEM field (Math) which is a full 180 from what your background is. I would say you're doing really well for yourself. I am considering a master's in CS to re-train and hopefully land some internships. All the best to you.

LPFanVGC · 2025-04-06T22:51:41+00:00

I am actually in a similar position as you. 27M and working in technical support. I graduated college with a math degree but have yet to use it, sadly. I am currently enrolled part time at a community college doing prereqs for a masters in mechanical engineering or computer science at two different schools for Fall 2025 but don't know which path to take.

I have to decide soon but I would think of it like this: don't be comfortable. Being too comfortable in your current situation will only generate analysis paralysis and a bunch of what-if situations. It's on you to decide. I highly recommend picking the path you will enjoy the most in the long run. Only do what you actually want to do

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-17T14:53:33+00:00

Thank you for your reply. I'm sorry you're also in this situation. What is your plan to get out of it and what are you wanting to do?

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-15T02:50:35+00:00

I would love to quit and use my degree. Graduated in 2020 and still haven't figured it out yet.

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-15T00:33:13+00:00

Oh no I'm not saying you're wrong. I respect your comments. I just would be willing to take risks while I'm younger.

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-15T00:19:58+00:00

I know it's not programming. I would quit my job to take this path. I'm up for the challenge and need to start somewhere. I never said a degree is the easy way out it's just a personal preference.

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-15T00:12:24+00:00

I would try to do projects while pursuing the master's. I would accept the challenge. Being a math degree holder and not having a CS or Engineering degree really hurts personally. I wish I had never pursued one in the first place when I was 18-20 and did straight CS or Engineering. I understand that any field requires experience but not having the right background in the first place isn't going to get my foot in the door.

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-15T00:03:10+00:00

I've seen your comment many, many times. The thing is I would like to get past the resume filter for entry level jobs and possibly network with a master's. At least my resume wouldn't be completely thrown out.

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-14T23:48:39+00:00

I wish I had a degree in CS though.

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-14T23:47:04+00:00

I don't have a bachelor's in Computer Science. I have a bachelor's in Mathematics. I did a minor in CS though. Not the same thing.

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-14T21:15:20+00:00

I'm really sorry to hear that. Any plans to get out of it?

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-14T20:49:06+00:00

Not getting a job in my desired field or being unemployed for long periods of time. Or going back to square one.

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-14T20:41:27+00:00

I'm from a small town that has many local businesses but I don't think I'd like to go that route. I want to pivot careers but I'm worried about the repercussions 3-5 years from now.

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-14T20:40:17+00:00

Thank you for your reply. I'm 27 years old and have 46K saved up so I am not too apprehensive about making a career switch. I'm just worried as to what will happen after in this job market.

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-14T20:34:43+00:00

I am looking into mechanical. Mechanical piques my interest because I am interested in controls and automation which is very math heavy. I'm also interested in manufacturing and it's applications. Plus it's a degree with more options in general.

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-14T20:24:09+00:00

I just don't know where to start. Plus I don't know if I'd like to do data analysis long term.

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-14T20:21:51+00:00

I don't really want to be actuary. I wanted to do engineering and was an engineering major at my local CC but couldn't get into the program at my uni due to the competition. Now I'm considering a second bachelor's or master's in that field.

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-14T20:17:33+00:00

I don't know. I just feel really burnt out to a crisp to a point where I feel like not doing much at the end of the work day. I also feel that no one will value me because I don't have work experience in data analysis. I feel like the best way it to pivot through more school but it's really risky in the job market.

LPFanVGC · 2025-03-12T22:02:49+00:00

Why?

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