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Posted in these groups: Graduation cap EducationArmy mil 77 2010 06 23 070609 Master's Degree
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SFC Johnny Camacho
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Hello,

Unless there are pressing matters, I would continue and get it passed you, they you can continue to learn on industry and its global strategies! That would make more sense! Good Luck! And take Care! Johnny Camacho!
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LTC Paul Labrador
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Not necessarily. It took me 10 years from completing my bachelors to starting my masters.
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Was there a particular reason Sir? Other than work and time demands? (i.e. others have mentioned that employers want the Masters degree to be more recent when they hire you)
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LTC Paul Labrador
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1) I wanted to have the Army pay for it, and do to that I had to pay my dues first (Army doesn't typically send officers to LTHET until they are at least mid-grade Captains. Part of ensuring that you are ready to go, and part as a retention tool. I pinned Major the day I left for grad school).

2) I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to do my Masters in early in my career. And I wasn't going to do a Masters program just to do a Masters program. It became more clear where my talents laid later in my career.
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Like LTC Labrador, it took me about ten years to finish my undergraduate degree, but I began my graduate education immediately after finishing the former.
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LCpl Dan McTiernan
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Definitely not. Interesting to read all the comments indicating a bias that advanced education is an advantage with very few comments on why to get an advanced degree as it relates to position or career requirements.
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PO2 Peter Klein
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Why wait. You are in he study routine, keep it up, assuming you have the finances, or Uncle Sam does. A friend of mine went from his freshman year at a state college straight thru to a PhD.
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LTJG Surface Warfare Officer
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I am almost four years out from my Bachelor's and have not done my Masters yet. I think as long as you are in a good place lifewise to start your Masters then go for it, but don't force it if you aren't ready.
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CPO Michael Railey
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I would say it is dependent upon you. I will be starting a Masters next month and completed my BBA in 2008. Sometimes life gets in the way but never to late to late to continue your education.
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Sgt Michael Kieloch
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I think the primary deciding factor of when to tackle an advanced degree should be whether or not you have the time necessary to dedicate to pursuing it. I would suggest its better to wait a few extra years and pursue the degree when you will be in a better position to dedicate your time and focus to it, as opposed to rushing into a degree program based on a timeline when you may not be able to sufficiently handle the added workload.

I finished my bachelor's in 2005 and didn't start my master's until 2009. I didn't feel like that was too long of a break, and I chose the timing based on what made sense for me and my career at the time.
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TSgt Kevin Buccola
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I don't think so i waited 20 years
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SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD
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It all depends on your make up. Are you a highly motivated person, a procrastinator, or one who likes challenges. There are those, who have waited too long, resulting in zero MA. I waited 8 months, before going for my MA. I was ready, as I was getting older. I enrolled in school at age 35, and pursued my MA at age 38. I didn't want to wait too long. At age 50, I decided to pursue a PhD. Don't ask me why. It took me 5 years. My advice. Don't wait too long, if you can. The best to you. blessings.
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LCpl Dan McTiernan
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A PhD target is typically to achieve it sooner not later often without an employment break.
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SSG Drew Cook
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Why wait? I'm about to graduate with my BA this fall, and I'm jumping right into grad school the next fall. I figure I'll still be in "school mode" and with a year left on my GI Bill, might as well use it up and make a little extra money getting a head-start on that masters.
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