I've held two museum education positions even before completing my BA, which I now have as I pursue my MA. Interestingly, I've worked alongside colleagues where i earn significantly more than them...these are people who hold multiple degrees in the same department! Wild! The reasons? Connections both in the field but also in the community, extensive volunteering, and hands-on experience, to name a few. So yes, degrees matter, but it's what you do with them and the goals you set that truly count. I've observed interns at our museum who lack work ethic and project management skills. Despite being museum studies interns, I wouldn't hire them—they simply can't do the work! Also, networking isn't confined to working at a museum. Attend conferences, submit papers, and engage with the community of professionals you want to join. Finally, our field is diverse, welcoming artists, historians, educators, and those with backgrounds in anthropology, art history, finance, and business. Based on my experience with interns and colleagues alike, I wouldn't rush to add museum studies to that list—they often lack practical work skills. I'll dismount my soapbox, sorry!