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Well, perhaps they have obligations outside of work; hated college the first time through; think it will be too hard; lack the motivation; etc.
Your survey method is biased in that it is self-reporting.
Let me rephrase. I asked the tuition reimbursement officer who I submit my paperwork to how many people at our corporate headquarters are utilizing our companies tuition reimbursement? She said 3 out of the 156.(roughly).
Some companies only offer tuition reimbursement is a field aligned directly with your work. For example, if you are an engineer and want to get an MBA the employer may not pay for that but would pay for a master's in engineering.
Let me rephrase. I asked the tuition reimbursement officer who I submit my paperwork to how many people at our corporate headquarters are utilizing our companies tuition reimbursement? She said 3 out of the 156.(roughly).
You said you were surprised by the answers given by posters in this thread, which is your sample. Sooner or later, as evidenced by other threads of similar topics, someone is going to pipe in with No. Even if it was free it would still be a waste of my time.
Your "survey" (read: thread) is biased because it is voluntary. Basically, only those who wish they could go to college for free and those who have a strong opinion against why it is a lame idea are going to respond.
Basically, you shouldn't be surprised by the number of "yes" replies; in particular since your work environment is a closed space and this thread is open to anyone with an Internet account. Essentially, a drop of water in an entire pond (well, a New England pond, anyways).
Definitely. However, the rub is that they will almost always only pay for you to take courses in a discipline that will benefit the organization - which is more than fair in my opinion. So no MA in feminist theories on medieval literature.
Definitely. However, the rub is that they will almost always only pay for you to take courses in a discipline that will benefit the organization - which is more than fair in my opinion. So no MA in feminist theories on medieval literature.
See, as someone getting their MS in Professional Writing, I could take electives in feminist or medieval literature if I wanted to. Getting your MBA, or most any other "applicable" degree probably wouldn't allow you the same type of electives.
Very early in my career I taught some basic math courses at night for a major university.
It occurred to me that people often underestimate how hard it is for students who take after-hours courses. Most of them were simply tired out after a day's work.
Hats off to anybody who earns a meaningful degree part-time at night! I've seen people do it in engineering, but it's not easy.
If you could get your masters for free (paid by employer) would you?
Yes. Don't turn down a free education, however, learn from my mistake and get the degree your employer wants not the one you want. I wanted a masters in engineering and my employer wanted me to get an MBA. 20/20 hind sight says I'd be in middle management right now if I'd done that. They tagged me for management but my decision to tech track, ultimately, resulted in derailing my career.
Most organizations offer tuition plans with a stipulation, like having to remain with the company for 2 years after degree completion or pay back what they gave you.
So, it may make sense for someone who wants an MA/MS/MBA in a particular field to further his/her career to take advantage of it. But, if you don't have any specific plans may potentially find a great job offer from another company 2 years from now, why put yourself in that situation?
Plus many people have families, kids, etc. It's difficult to go to class 2-3 evenings a week and raise kids, especially when they are going just to go.
Also, some companies stipulate that the Master's has to relate to the business.
For instance, I know someone who works for a health insurance company. In order to qualify for tuition reimbursement, the classes have to relate to the business; think of something like Healthcare Administration or something to that effect.
Heck yeah. I mean, if I could pick the degree program. I don't think I would just work through any grad program, even if it was free.
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