Would you get a degree for an extra $500 a week?

I suppose if your an aspiring young individual trying to set the world on fire still, or trying to move up the corporate ladder still. Then my response would be 100% yes, because without it depending on the if it's a fortune 500 company you'll continue to push the broom. I have had a stellar career in the military, and after my retirement I wasn't looking to get rich but wanted to mentor those just beginning.
I have had both working for and with me, degreed and non-degreed and will say this the non-degreed excelled at a much more rapid pace then the other. I take this as those with a higher common sense factor seem to want to achieve more, too prove to those with their pig skin that they have just as high a level of intelligence.
In regards to a company looking for that special individual to fill that slot, you may want to take harder look at the individual who served in the armed forces regardless of (Degree or No Degree). The doors are always open to those with the right attitude and determination to show their worth.
I've been selected over others with the education because I'm results orientated driven, I believe that "You Lead Follow Or Get the Hell Out Of MY Way". I commend all of you on your input, and as I get ready to retire again, I'm here to mentor and give positive feedback to those willing to accept a no "BS" attitude. I will be working for some years to come but at my discretion , as to what industry. Probably more on the lines of private sector consulting in the welding NDT areas of responsibility, to ensure 0-defects in all areas of construction related industries.


again gentlemen and Ladies have a great day
Larry

Does Technical Management have a chance in this advantage? I am in this program at Embry-Riddle.

I have a BS and a M.Ed. Both courtesy of the Army and VA. I also worked while going to school so I didn't have any loans to worry about.

I have been told that my degrees got me jobs that non-degreed persons with more practical experience didn't get. I know that among my peers, those with degrees made more than those without. I didn't get mine until later in life (29 BS 31 M.Ed). I think the Army, life skills, and experience I had before going back to college (I flunked out at 18) were a great benefit. My Military experience matured me to the point that I was totally ready to go to college the 2nd time.

Is the cause the possession of the degree, or the possession of the traits that lead one to seek and successfully attain a degree?

I have a BBA and am having a terrible time finding a job. I start my MBA program in January. Hopefully that will help.

The problems I see getting employment for myself right now is the economy and my age.

If I believe it would get me $500 absolutely, unfortunately I do not believe that at this time in my life..