[QUOTE="B05T0N"][QUOTE="rimnet00"][QUOTE="B05T0N"][QUOTE="rimnet00"][QUOTE="B05T0N"][QUOTE="rimnet00"]I have a BS in Computer Science and Economics, from UMass Amherst. Getting my masters in Computer Science at North Eastern. Getting my MBA from Brandeis afterwards. All the while getting my Islamic Studies degree in Theology and Sharia Law.rimnet00
It's 'Northeastern'...You seem to be doing a lot of unnecessary schooling.How is education ever unnecessary? There is no such thing as a set career path.
For one thing, a lot (it's a growing trend) of companies dont want to hire employees with MBAs, because they know they'll demand higher salaries.That growing trend does not exist much in my industry, in fact, we are encouraged at my company to get an MBA. Especially, when there is a demand for managers and executives that have a technical background, to make informative decisions. In fact, they would be paying for both of Masters, including the fact that Bradies actually hosts after-hours ****s on our campus. Then again, I work for a Fortune 500, so they have a lot of resources.
Not to mention the fact that I hope to have my own business up and running within the next 10 years. So, while I value your opinion, I would have to politely disagree.
I meant for people who arent unemployed. Obviously it's completely different if you are currently employed, as employers pay for all or some of your continued education. I wasn't aware that was the case for you, my bad.Ah... ya sorry about that, I should have been more clear in the first post. I do agree, had I gotten two masters degrees, prior to job hunting, I would look like a fool. :P
You'd be surprised by how many people are fooled into thinking it helps to have a ton of degrees before working. My brother is competitive enough to get into some very good 5 year combined BS & MBA programs, but wouldnt consider it, as it could make him less attractive to employers. 
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