Originally Posted by
BFMthisA10
Not many, if any at all actually. I know this is something we tell ourselves to get over the motivational hump, or a bedtime story that leadership tells fencesitters to get them moving, but in this case, common sense really is reality.
In the civilian world, other than pathological academic types, pursuing an advanced degree starts with “what for?”, and if the benefit justifies the cost (management, diversify skills for lost medical, starting a business, etc). Then they just pony up and get it because it makes sense. Believe me, I get it, I was where you are and strangely it made sense at the time.
This all coming from a passed over retired 04, so yeah, younger folks, I do recommend to go get your AAD and get promoted! 😏
But you don’t have to drink the blue kool aid fairy tales.
A masters will get you extra credit on app scoring with most majors (all of the best ones). It will also help you get a white collar job if you ever need one, and will typically get you paid more. It will almost always increase your pay in the GS.
Masters is kind of the new bachelors.
If Uncle is paying, just do it FFS.