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The_Face_of_Boo
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21 Jul 2020, 2:15 pm

Master's programs are often waste of time, double majors, or major + technical diploma are more useful. I regret my Master's.



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21 Jul 2020, 2:15 pm

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FFS Fnord we are so sick of THIS...
Dude, you speak only for yourself.


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21 Jul 2020, 2:15 pm

As a guy it's a huge turn off that people care more about my bank account than what's in my brain.

Talk about dehumanizing...


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21 Jul 2020, 2:17 pm

The_Face_of_Boo wrote:
Master's programs are often waste of time, double majors, or major + technical diploma are more useful. I regret my Master's.
I do not regret my MSEE, although I sometimes wonder what life would be like as a tenured PhD professor.


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21 Jul 2020, 2:17 pm

I'm stereotyped every day as socially irrelevant, financially irrelevant, professionally irrelevant.

I don't believe for a single second that these doubters could do my job. :lol:


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21 Jul 2020, 2:20 pm

I'm a high school dropout & I find academia really juvenile. I do engineering work around the world.


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21 Jul 2020, 2:24 pm

The_Face_of_Boo wrote:
Master's programs are often waste of time, double majors, or major + technical diploma are more useful. I regret my Master's.


Straying from topic of the thread :P

Sorry to hear that. Mine is going to be pretty useful since its a master of science degree. Basically a minimum requirement to qualify for geologist/hydrologist positions in the US.



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21 Jul 2020, 2:39 pm

Why universities don't just teach what's really needed in practice in the first 3 years according to the chosen specialty? :P (Not talking about Medical sciences of course), I think colleges should focus less on generalities and more on specializations. I feel the 2 extra years of Master's could be invested in something more 'complementary'.



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21 Jul 2020, 5:02 pm

Because people should have knowledge in things other than their chosen profession.

I wish I was a Renaissance Man.



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21 Jul 2020, 5:53 pm

I should be referring to master Jedi Boo...how disrespectful of me...



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21 Jul 2020, 5:54 pm

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I thought she was hunting?


You thought wrong.


Damn I wish I had ESP....



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21 Jul 2020, 6:31 pm

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Why universities don't just teach what's really needed in practice ...
Those degrees are called "Associate Degrees", and take from 1 to 3 years.  They are also called "Technical Degrees", since they rarely (if ever) come with classes in non-related subjects.
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An associate degree is an undergraduate degree awarded after a course of post-secondary study lasting two or three years. It is a level of qualification between a high school diploma or GED and a bachelor's degree...

...Common associate degree titles include:

• Associate of Applied Business (AAB)
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
• Associate of Applied Technology (AAT)
• Associate of Arts (AA)
• Associate of Arts in Teaching (AAT)
• Associate of Business Administration (ABA)
• Associate of Electrical Engineering Technology (AEET)
• Associate of Electronics (AE)
• Associate of Engineering (AE/AEng)
• Associate of Engineering Technology (AET/AEngT)
• Associate of Forestry (AF)
• Associate of General Studies (AGS)
• Associate of Industrial Technology (AIT)
• Associate of Nursing (AN)/Associate Degree Nurse/Nursing (ADN)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
• Associate of Occupational Studies (AOS)
• Associate of Science (AS)
• Associate of Science in Computer Assisted Design (AS-CAD)
• Associate of Technology (AT)
These degrees are usually offered at Community Colleges, Junior Colleges, or private Trade Schools.  I have hired many technicians who had only an Associate Degree, a few technical licenses, and a desire to earn a living.  Many went on to attending university part-time to eventually earn a Bachelor's Degree.


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21 Jul 2020, 8:19 pm

The_Face_of_Boo wrote:
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No offense, but the majority of guys on here are low income/on disability, live with their parents and don’t have a full time job. None of those things appeal to me.
I’m a finically independent woman with a career and I expect the same from the men I date.


I am a high earner, but I would still not date you because your attitude sucks here.

And no career is secure forever these days, so don't be so arrogant about career.

I’m glad the feeling is mutual.



Ahh a smartass, I am starting to dislike you less now.

But no, no date still, never.


I like "Smart Arses", also.
They tend to be intellectually toned and sexy. :mrgreen:
Hoowa!



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21 Jul 2020, 8:23 pm

The_Face_of_Boo wrote:
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No offense, but the majority of guys on here are low income/on disability, live with their parents and don’t have a full time job. None of those things appeal to me.
I’m a finically independent woman with a career and I expect the same from the men I date.


I am a high earner, but I would still not date you because your attitude sucks here.

And no career is secure forever these days, so don't be so arrogant about career.

I’m glad the feeling is mutual.



Ahh a smartass, I am starting to dislike you less now.

But no, no date still, never.


I'm starting to think there is some sexual tension, between you two.
A bit of a trope, don't you think? :mrgreen:



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21 Jul 2020, 8:25 pm

Fnord wrote:
cberg wrote:
FFS Fnord we are so sick of THIS...
Dude, you speak only for yourself.


Don't listen to him, Fnord.
I've got your back, mate. :ninja: 8) :mrgreen:



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21 Jul 2020, 8:29 pm

Pepe wrote:
Fnord wrote:
cberg wrote:
FFS Fnord we are so sick of THIS...
Dude, you speak only for yourself.
Don't listen to him, Fnord.  I've got your back, mate.
No worries.  I know where he is coming from.


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