Posted on Jul 17, 2018
Degrees? At what level do you feel you've earned enough?
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Everyone knows that if your. “Lifer” that at some point you’ve went to school. Started with the Associate’s, then worked up to your bachelors. Now for the few who have received there Masters at what point did you ever think about getting a PhD? What makes a Senior enlisted/Officer want a PhD or Multiple.
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I wanted a PhD because 1) I wanted a specific Army assignment that required one (faculty in the Army Baylor MHA/MBA Program) and 2) I desired pursuing an academic career after retirement. If I hadn't wanted that specific job and that specific career path, I never would have went for the PhD.
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I am a bare minimum kind of guy when it comes to school. I would've stopped at kindergarten if they had let me. While I love to learn, I only love learning what I am interested in. The rest of the stuff they make you study in school bored me. So at this point, a bachelors is enough for me. I've looked into a masters for the sake of getting promoted but again, I'll only do it if I feel that I have to.
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TSgt David L.
You have said it well, MAJ (Join to see). Do what it takes to get the job done! Then you can do what you WANT to do later.
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TSgt David L. - I just finished watching the Hatfield's and McCoy's and it's piqued my interest. Will probably delve off into that for a little bit. Then who knows?
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You’ve earned enough when you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to support meeting your Life goals. These goals change during your lifetime so your educational goals may change also. I completed my first masters degree because the Air Force said it would make me more competitive for major. I got my second masters degree because I wanted to work in IT Management. I didn’t get a PhD because I saw no need for it.
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I agree with that, Sir. I already have a bachelor's degree, but since I've been working in my MOS, I've been thinking about getting another bachelor's degree related to my career field.
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Lt Col Jim Coe, I was actually in ROTC in college but decided it wasn't for me, Sir. I love my MOS and the work it entails, so I will be going warrant officer as soon as I get my third NCOER. No guarantee I'd be an MI officer, and I could lose my clearance depending on what MOS assigned to me coming out of OCS. Everyone told me I was stupid because I'd lose so much money by not commissioning. I would not have been happy with my job though. At times there are things about the enlisted life that are not fun, but the opportunities I've been given have been so great. I am very glad I made the choice I did and am now stationed in Europe. My wife and I are getting to see the world, and I'm getting some of the best experience in my career field at the same time.
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