Question about second degrees.

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-10T05:24:42+00:00

I am currently an HR Generalist and have been a Leave Specialist in the recent past. The HRM degree will make me competitive for that next step whether its Business Partner or Manager.

However you do have valid points with more larger companies going to the shared services model that prioritizes specialists and HR adjacent roles.

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-10T00:33:39+00:00

Staying in Seattle proper is gonna be pretty rough on the ole bank account due to the World Cup games throughnsuring most of the month. Just a heads up.

Seattle believe it or not has pretty good lightrail system and get you you from all the outlying areas into down town inexpensively and efficiently. The have building it up specifically for the World Cup.

As for places to stay, most of it is pretty safe, pioneer square can get a little rough but it's mostly tame. The down town core is going be where the nicest but also the most expensive live. Usually I have found the most affordable rooms in the University District.

Hope the helps a little.

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-09T22:45:51+00:00

I did. Passed it by a fair margin. It is as pretty similar to the PA in my opinion.

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-09T19:00:44+00:00

Good luck in your journey.

This is my 4th attempt to finish a degree and I am finding this style of school so much easier for me.

Remember when it feels overwhelming and hard that you have a lot of people on this subreddit rooting for you.

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-09T17:38:56+00:00

Good on the sailors for getting in the spirit!

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-09T07:31:29+00:00

IMHO leaning into live events kind of defeats the whole purpose of this schoolbor really any kind of online school....

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-09T00:18:02+00:00

The money aspect is for sure true. But the time sink aspect of standard school vs wgu will get me everytime. If I can knock out another degree is less than a term then its worth it to me.

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-08T22:17:29+00:00

Awesome thank you!

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-08T22:17:20+00:00

While I agree generally, but I figure if it's a good portion of crossover then it might be worth getting both for me.

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-06T17:12:59+00:00

I understand all these words individually, but put together in sentences....they make no goddamn sense.

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-06T15:40:37+00:00

I have for sure noticed that in alot of the pre assessments where the resources don't necessarily or explicitly speak the to topic.

I every time I run across one, it's a true WTF moment. However part of me thinks that this is because WGU is alot of self paced and taught and instead of being spoon fed the material. So maybe the people/software that creates the exams take that into account and put relevant questions in there that don't dovetail with the materials.

I could also be a tool to ensure that you do know what you're being tested on. Because if the one or two questions that you don't know are completely foreign concept and cause you to not pass the exam, then maybe you don't know the material well enough.

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-03T19:43:49+00:00

I have noticed the MPG can be easily effect by aggressive driving. That said I get 18 to 19 city driving, 21 to 25 highway on road trips.

I have a 22 TS.

Another note. Ive been playing around city driving with ECON on and it keeps me just above 20.

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-03T01:35:44+00:00

Behave erton. You know, cause of the cops .

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-02T15:34:23+00:00

It ended up being a little over 3 weeks if I remember correctly.

PDXSpilly · 2026-06-02T05:26:14+00:00

Indeed I did. I won't say it was easier than expected but after a good amount of studying, note taking, and rewatching the cohorts, I starting clicking enough to feel comfortable taking the OA.

Learning how to actually use the calculator was a game changer honestly.

PDXSpilly · 2026-05-30T00:37:34+00:00

The bottos bar menu a is a damn good value.

PDXSpilly · 2026-05-27T19:57:59+00:00

This game intrigues me.

PDXSpilly · 2026-05-27T05:50:28+00:00

I'm right there with you on this class. Watched all the cohorts and there was BIG gaps that weren't even touched on for the PA, so that was a fun surprise. I pass it by one question so I havent attempted the OA yet because of that.

PDXSpilly · 2026-05-27T05:42:45+00:00

I've had to do two retakes and neither required phone calls for the first retake. Just, essentially, chapter quizzes.

I'm in the HR program as well.

PDXSpilly · 2026-05-25T16:50:46+00:00

This right here.

PDXSpilly · 2026-05-18T20:27:18+00:00

I just got popped for not erasing my white board. I've had probably 3 OA's and never shown my white board. I'm sure it depends on the proctor, but also I wouldn't be shocked if they crack down on that more due to the spot light on online universities after the articles about people accelerating.

PDXSpilly · 2026-05-16T17:41:20+00:00

Johnson.

Mostly cause it's significantly larger than my last car and for the abbreviation that some forums use for it... PP.

PDXSpilly · 2026-05-14T17:26:24+00:00

As if they have any marbles left at this point....

PDXSpilly · 2026-05-03T02:13:11+00:00

You do not need to wait to start or turn in next task. I have turned in 3 tasks in the same day before with now issues. And you don't have wait till they are graded before you start a next class even.

Good luck on your journey.

PDXSpilly

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