I'm currently thinking of not doing masters (postgrad) as I am just too lazy. I'm not motivated enough. I would much rather just watch TV shows, sleep & enjoy myself from time to time. But, i'm scared i'll end up feeling empty & meaningless. What do u think? Any ideas.
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LooksAtMoonDog
Too Long in the Wasteland
- Nov 10, 2020
- 719
Life is meaningless whether you get a Master's or not. Eventually you have to confront the meaningless and hopelessness of life anyway, because any career, hobby, lover you pursue is just a distraction and coping mechanism. So choose what works for you.
WornOutLife
マット
- Mar 22, 2020
- 7,183
I got my degree and a good job and still felt (and feel) empty.
I've also tried with love and travelling. Nothing seems to be working.
signifying nothing
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- Sep 13, 2020
- 2,553
How about asking your dad to cut you off for a year, for example, and see how you do on your own?
Highly unlikely that he would let me as he's worried about my depression. He doesn't trust me on my own. Anyway, your suggestion made me laugh (in a good way).
Dr Iron Arc
Into the Unknown
- Feb 10, 2020
- 21,407
You could always take a gap year first to see how you do. It also probably depends on how much you even enjoy studying whatever degree your pursuing. It might also be worth evaluating if you need the Master's to get a job because otherwise you'll just be wasting time and money only to end up harder to employ after you get your Master's.
My dad said the same thing. It would be easy to find a job in a charity with just a bachelor's degree. So, he thinks I'm pretty much done unless I really want to study more.
Dr Iron Arc
Into the Unknown
- Feb 10, 2020
- 21,407
Your dad actually sounds pretty accommodating then lol mine would have forced me to keep going if he was still in my life.
Makko
Iä!
- Jan 17, 2021
- 2,430
Unless you're aiming for a future in the academia, work experience is much more valuable for your career than extra degrees. If you can get a decent job with a bachelors, there's no reason to take masters.
