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no.

i have a bs (from a liberal arts college in the midwest) in CS, math, and physics. i have an MS in computer science from the university of north carolina.

if i could take those and exchange them for another 5 years of work experience, i'd do it in a heartbeat.

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Yes, I am beginning to think my ability and drive to self-teach in my free time, coupled with the fact I do have an extensive work history in other careers, removes much of the benefit of attending college.

How has your MS impacted your ability to find work? I'm deducing it hasn't had a positive impact, and the work experience displaced by your education has had a negative impact.

the degree itself is worthless compared to my experience. i've never had anyone ask what i studied in grad school at an interview.

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