I'm debating going back to school for a MSc in CS or an MBA. I'm not sure which, or if it's worth it.
Since I've graduated (only a few years ago) with my BSc in CS, I've mostly been working with the investment banks. I've got tons of C++ and finserv experience, but right now that's not in high demand. In the meantime my company is doing lots of C# work, much of it on Microsoft Surface. It's kind of cool, but it's not really high-margin enough for my taste. The company may even be downsizing -- they haven't said it, but it's pretty obvious to me given how many of their clients were Wall Street banks who are now bankrupt or not going to doing more business lately, especially because we're not the cheapest of companies.
This, combined with the fact that I've been planning on moving back out west come April once the SO graduates from school...has got me thinking. Is it worth it go do a (non-course based) MSc in CompSci? How about an MBA? Money/income shouldn't be a problem, given that me going back to school will coincide with the SO making pretty good money in the oilpatch in Alberta, so we'd live...
It's a good time to consider school due to a January application deadline...but I may still end up working more anyway. Decisions, decisions...
Since I've graduated (only a few years ago) with my BSc in CS, I've mostly been working with the investment banks. I've got tons of C++ and finserv experience, but right now that's not in high demand. In the meantime my company is doing lots of C# work, much of it on Microsoft Surface. It's kind of cool, but it's not really high-margin enough for my taste. The company may even be downsizing -- they haven't said it, but it's pretty obvious to me given how many of their clients were Wall Street banks who are now bankrupt or not going to doing more business lately, especially because we're not the cheapest of companies.
This, combined with the fact that I've been planning on moving back out west come April once the SO graduates from school...has got me thinking. Is it worth it go do a (non-course based) MSc in CompSci? How about an MBA? Money/income shouldn't be a problem, given that me going back to school will coincide with the SO making pretty good money in the oilpatch in Alberta, so we'd live...
It's a good time to consider school due to a January application deadline...but I may still end up working more anyway. Decisions, decisions...
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