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Instead of delaying your career, you may wish to work full time and attend graduate school at night. For example, you could find a full-time job and pursue an MBA at night. There are a number of graduate programs that are designed for working professionals. You usually attend classes on specified evenings and Saturdays.
Aside from the financial benefits, attending school while working offers other advantages such as:
- You can begin your career and start moving toward your financial goals.
- You might be able to land a job in the field where you’re pursuing your graduate work and can get a head start on your classmates. For instance, if you’re attending law school at night, you might be able to get a job as a paralegal and gain practical experience.
- You become more disciplined, because you must use your time more efficiently.
- Your employer may offer a tuition reimbursement program, which might even include payment for your books.
Working while going to graduate school has disadvantages as well:
- It will usually take longer to get your degree.
- You have less time to study.
- You have fewer opportunities to interact with other students.
- Your choice of graduate school is limited to the area where you find a job.
- Certain courses and instructors may not be available.
- You’ll miss class if your job forces you to travel or you need to work overtime.
Some employers may not hire you if they think you’ll leave the job as soon as you get your degree. They also might believe your pursuit of a degree will infringe on their time.
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