You made me think with your poll question! For me, it was a combination of three things: further my education so I can possible get involved in the tech side of education, to make more money, and because I love the Ed Tech field! I have no regrets! :)
I started this program at a time in my life when I was starting over...in many ways. I won't go into detail but it was a leap of blind faith. A friend of mine researched the program and said it was the best and I should do it. He was right. As I will start new endeavors this fall, it would not be possible without this master's degree. I truly believe that we are where we are supposed to be. I feel fortunate and blessed that I made the leap when I did. Timing plays a big role in life. Though we know not what the future brings, it is best to be prepared. Love your blog!!!
Glad you were able to have a friend help push you in a good direction. I was so scared to start my Master's. I wasn't sure I could handle it, but here I am almost two years later so happy that I started. I think getting started is half the battle. Once we graduate I know it will be worth all the hard work.
I definitely had trouble deciding between making more money and furthering my education because it really is both. I think it's important as a librarian to be up to date on technology which is why I chose this specific master's degree (my second). But once I get 30 more credits, I will be at the top of my pay scale horizontally, so that doesn't hurt either!
Great question and one I have had to think about while finishing up the program this semester. When I sat down to put together my eportolio for EdTech 592, this question was staring me in the face. I feel now that it was to better myself, but going in to the program it was also to make more money. I hadn't really thought of leaving my current job, but who knows how long school libraries will be around so it is always good to have options I think. Thanks for helping us reflect.
I hope libraries in schools stick around. You guys have an important job. My kindergarten students LOVE going to library each week and checking out books.
I chose to get my Masters because I wanted it - to say I did it. Second, I wanted the pay increase since we are underpaid to begin with. I wanted to get it in Administration at first, but with my husband's job in the military, that would be hard to secure a job until he retires. I LOVE technology so I chose this program, and I have been happy with that decision since!
We are underpaid, that is the main reason I started looking at degrees. To help bring in more income. I decided I wanted to do it while I was young(ish) and while my daughter was young so I wouldn't miss any of her sporting events, dance, etc. when she got older due to grad school.
You made me think with your poll question! For me, it was a combination of three things: further my education so I can possible get involved in the tech side of education, to make more money, and because I love the Ed Tech field! I have no regrets! :)
ReplyDeleteI did it for a number of reasons too. I am very glad I did it, but I am very ready to graduate.
DeleteI started this program at a time in my life when I was starting over...in many ways. I won't go into detail but it was a leap of blind faith. A friend of mine researched the program and said it was the best and I should do it. He was right. As I will start new endeavors this fall, it would not be possible without this master's degree. I truly believe that we are where we are supposed to be. I feel fortunate and blessed that I made the leap when I did. Timing plays a big role in life. Though we know not what the future brings, it is best to be prepared. Love your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you were able to have a friend help push you in a good direction. I was so scared to start my Master's. I wasn't sure I could handle it, but here I am almost two years later so happy that I started. I think getting started is half the battle. Once we graduate I know it will be worth all the hard work.
DeleteI definitely had trouble deciding between making more money and furthering my education because it really is both. I think it's important as a librarian to be up to date on technology which is why I chose this specific master's degree (my second). But once I get 30 more credits, I will be at the top of my pay scale horizontally, so that doesn't hurt either!
ReplyDeleteWow, you are working on your second master's degree? That is amazing!!
DeleteGreat question and one I have had to think about while finishing up the program this semester. When I sat down to put together my eportolio for EdTech 592, this question was staring me in the face. I feel now that it was to better myself, but going in to the program it was also to make more money. I hadn't really thought of leaving my current job, but who knows how long school libraries will be around so it is always good to have options I think. Thanks for helping us reflect.
ReplyDeleteI hope libraries in schools stick around. You guys have an important job. My kindergarten students LOVE going to library each week and checking out books.
DeleteI chose to get my Masters because I wanted it - to say I did it. Second, I wanted the pay increase since we are underpaid to begin with. I wanted to get it in Administration at first, but with my husband's job in the military, that would be hard to secure a job until he retires. I LOVE technology so I chose this program, and I have been happy with that decision since!
ReplyDeleteWe are underpaid, that is the main reason I started looking at degrees. To help bring in more income. I decided I wanted to do it while I was young(ish) and while my daughter was young so I wouldn't miss any of her sporting events, dance, etc. when she got older due to grad school.
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