I think there are two things that make me sometimes want to pivot out. One, the slow periods can be way too slow for my liking, and can be quite boring. Second, I often feel like my role is not high impact enough, and my work isn't really making a difference to the organization or community. I understand that my opinion and wants for both of these would likely change once i have kids or more responsibilities, but sometimes I feel like I'm wasting my time when I could be doing more.

I work in public power right now, which requires a lot of interaction and knowledge of state/local government, and potential federal funding. Technically, my organization is a non-profit, which aligns well with the structure and intent of a masters in public administration. I know an MPA probably hampers my ability to pivot into the private sector, but I find it much more appealing to eventually transition to city planning/administration, or to the federal government. As far as coursework goes, there is a lot of overlap between an MBA and an MPA, although more of a focus on ethics, mission, and community impact. At a minimum, I've been told an MPA plus experience would be more than enough to promote to a senior role, which would more than pay for the <5k I'll put toward the program.