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|  04-20-2008, 02:14 AM | #1 | 
| Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mexico - So far away from god, so close to the United States 
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				How many of you have a Masters Degree?
			 How many of you have a Masters or are studying for a Masters? I have the opportunity to enter into a Masters program, but I'm doubting it will be of any value to me, since I'm working in porn, I am my own boss, and I'm not planning to get into the job market any time soon. So I want to hear from the Masters out there if they consider it to be a waste of time, money and effort. I appreciate your comments. | 
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|  04-20-2008, 02:17 AM | #2 | 
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				 | Just about to finish my bachelor of science degree in a chemical physics program, my advice and what I want to do is wait, wait until I have enough money and time to not have to worry about money and time and then I can do things like that to enrich my life, but until then I have other priorities. | 
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|  04-20-2008, 02:20 AM | #3 | |
| Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mexico - So far away from god, so close to the United States 
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|  04-20-2008, 02:22 AM | #4 | 
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				 | My opinion is MBA is for those considering a career change or career advancement.  If you're at the point where you are making over 100k or you are your own boss, it'd  be for networking value and making connections with the other grads, giving you exposure that can benefit your business down the road. 
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|  04-20-2008, 02:58 AM | #5 | 
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				 | If your making more money working in the adult industry than you would be by obtaining the masters degree then stick with working in porn. If not, get the masters degree and continue to work in porn as backup source for extra income. Your question depends on how much you are making now as opposed to how much you should be making by having the masters degree. My advice...weigh the two optons out together and then make a decison based on that. | 
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|  04-20-2008, 03:03 AM | #6 | |
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|  04-20-2008, 03:16 AM | #7 | 
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				 | I've got a Masters Degree but it's completely useless for me at this time. 
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|  04-20-2008, 03:17 AM | #8 | 
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|  04-20-2008, 07:19 AM | #9 | |
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|  04-20-2008, 07:36 AM | #10 | 
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				 | Si, amigo. I have a couple. When I worked in my field they were required, so they were worth it. I really enjoyed school, so I don't regret any time/money spent. And I may use them again one day, so it's nice to always have a good job waiting on you. I'm not locked into strictly porn online anymore, but if I were, I know I'd tire of it, eventually. 
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|  04-20-2008, 07:58 AM | #11 | 
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				 | i think that it is good choice if you have try to enroll in some master degree program... and even better if you could use it for yourself.... try to find similarities to what are you working now and that master degree... i think that there will be always some things that can help you from master degree knowledge into porn or mainstream and vice versa.... 
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|  04-20-2008, 09:17 AM | #12 | 
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				 | i have a masters in international business ... not really doing anything with it so to say but I think I have picked up a few things going to class for all those years   | 
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|  04-20-2008, 12:09 PM | #13 | 
| Too lazy to wipe my ass Industry Role:  Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: A Public Bathroom 
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				 | I have a masters degree in poo! i like poo... I didn't get it sitting an exam... I got it sitting on the toilet !!! | 
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|  04-20-2008, 12:16 PM | #14 | 
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				 | Being a webmaster makes a masters degree or any higher education degree a waste for sure. All you get is loans to pay back for your work. Not worth it at all. 
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|  04-20-2008, 12:27 PM | #15 | 
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				 | I'm in the same situation as you and am pursuing a Masters in International Business.  My motivation is not career advancement, school is something that I enjoy and continue to do for personal fulfillment. | 
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|  04-20-2008, 12:29 PM | #16 | |
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 I am currently assisting goodgirl in getting her MBA. Even though all I do is edit her papers and bounce ideas between the two of us I can see the benefits of her improving herself, both in her personal life and business wise. Yeah, if you are getting your masters in anthropology you may find it difficult to apply your newfound knowledge to the Internet; and if your life goal is to remain a webmaster then there is no reason to go past the 8th grade. | |
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|  04-20-2008, 12:37 PM | #17 | 
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				 | I have Masters in electrical and computer engineering, it's not really that useful here, it almost seems like I wasted my time... but it's nice to know that if things get rough, I can always get a job paying 60-80k without much sweat... I would go for it if I were you, no one knows what the online biz will be like in 5 years, it's profitable now, but who knows what will happen in 5 years... plus you also learn a thing or 2, heh   
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|  04-20-2008, 12:44 PM | #18 | 
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				 | I'd have to say to go for an MBA if you have the time and opportunity.   The program will teach you an analytical way of looking at business problems. These skill will serve you for the rest of your life and increase your value to both yourself, your business and any future employer. | 
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|  04-20-2008, 02:23 PM | #19 | |
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|  04-20-2008, 02:27 PM | #20 | |
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				 | No serious employer would hire you once you've been out of the cubicle scene for that long.  Quote: 
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|  04-20-2008, 02:28 PM | #21 | 
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				 | I don't, but one of my employees does. | 
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|  04-20-2008, 02:38 PM | #22 | |
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 just read my post over and then read yours again and think about who is ignorant. 
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|  04-20-2008, 02:58 PM | #23 | |
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|  04-20-2008, 03:01 PM | #24 | 
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				 | Working on an MBA (Anderson @ UCLA). For me, it's more about the educational attainment moreso than to make more money. | 
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|  04-20-2008, 03:02 PM | #25 | |
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|  04-22-2008, 02:19 AM | #26 | 
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				 | i have a master degree in porn peddling   | 
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|  04-22-2008, 03:11 AM | #27 | |
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|  04-22-2008, 03:39 AM | #28 | 
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				 | I seriously doubt it would help you in any way whatsoever if you were to continue webmastering. I have had the same thoughts about Upping my BSc to an MBA, but just don't see the value. Sure, if you want to go and get a job in an office, then it will be of huge help. I don't think I'll ever set foot in an office for work ever again in my life, so took the decision not to bother. If you have that many hours available to study, hang out in some black (and white) hat forums learning the ropes, you'll make money a lot faster that way if you're smart enough. And no, GFY is neither, it's just for shits and giggles. | 
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|  04-22-2008, 03:40 AM | #29 | 
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				 | I have a PhD in making money...! | 
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|  04-22-2008, 05:32 AM | #30 | 
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				 | I have took my master degree but I havent finished it yet, studying sometimes can be so boring and dull but I also think to finish what I started... you know sometimes we want change   
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|  04-22-2008, 05:39 AM | #31 | 
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				 | Masters are only for those who depend on someone else to put food on their table. If you're currently independent, don't worry about it. May be in a few years, when you have nothing better to do, go for it, but without rushing | 
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|  04-22-2008, 05:46 AM | #32 | 
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				 | I am halfway through my Masters and taking a year break to get married.  To me it depends on what people mean about it being worthwhile.  I find it helps to improve my mind and thought processes.  Will it earn me more money?  Probably not if I stay doing this but it is about personal fulfillment and development for me.  Perhaps one day it will pay off financially too.  I know that I in no way regret my first degree as I know that helped to improve me as a person and the sense of accomplishment was pretty good too. | 
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|  04-22-2008, 05:54 AM | #33 | |
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|  04-22-2008, 06:26 AM | #34 | 
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				 | Have to agree with the MBA people. 
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|  04-22-2008, 06:33 AM | #35 | |
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				 | The smartest post in this thread. Without breaking any gfy rules, can you say with what word does the black-hat forum name rhyme with ?  Quote: 
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|  04-22-2008, 06:44 AM | #36 | 
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				 | I have my MBA and I MISS school!!! My bachelors is in psychology, so biz school really helped me learn about, well, business!!! Programs are what you make them, a lot of the time. Some people in my MBA didn't do shit and are probably none the wiser. However, others, who actually wanted to be there and learn, got a LOT out of it. | 
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|  04-22-2008, 06:44 AM | #37 | 
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				 | I have my MBA and I MISS school!!! My bachelors is in psychology, so biz school really helped me learn about, well, business!!! Programs are what you make them, a lot of the time. Some people in my MBA didn't do shit and are probably none the wiser. However, others, who actually wanted to be there and learn, got a LOT out of it. | 
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|  04-22-2008, 07:42 AM | #38 | 
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				 | I got only a BComm but when it comes to education the higer you go the better, most of the people that say "yeah, I got one, fucking useless" simply don't think straight, you always get something out of it, always!!! | 
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|  04-22-2008, 08:11 AM | #39 | 
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				 | I have my MPA from the Univ of Illinois entertained the idea of getting a PhD. and wish I had... not because it'd make me a more intelligent person or because I'd earn even a penny more, but because I could change my porno nick to something cool like, "Doctor Gunner" 
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|  04-22-2008, 09:40 AM | #40 | 
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				 | I would say do it for yourself and enjoy it. I have 4 degrees (no masters) and working on my fifth to just keep learning new things. i do it for fun more than for getting a better job or making money. 
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|  04-22-2008, 09:40 AM | #41 | 
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				 | I have a PhD (Pimping Hoes Degree) | 
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|  04-22-2008, 10:04 AM | #42 | 
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				 | really, how it could hurt? | 
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|  04-22-2008, 02:51 PM | #43 | 
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|  04-22-2008, 03:22 PM | #44 | 
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				 | I have an M.S. in Computer & Information Systems from Northeastern U. in Boston and a B.S. in chemistry. The Info Sys degree has been useful and a necessity for corporate consulting. | 
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|  04-22-2008, 05:39 PM | #45 | 
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				 | It's really interesting and not surprising to see the particular GFY personalties who haven't got one and say "it's useless". | 
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|  04-22-2008, 05:56 PM | #46 | 
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				 | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science here. | 
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|  04-22-2008, 06:03 PM | #47 | 
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				 | plan to do masters very soon | 
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|  04-22-2008, 06:22 PM | #48 | 
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				 | how exactly will having a masters be worth the effort and time to obtain? If your a real webmaster you would focus that time on making more money. I surely wouldnt waste my time earning debt while working on some papers that a geeky ass guy or lady will critique. Id much rather spend my time using my knowledge to build my empire. 
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|  04-22-2008, 06:23 PM | #49 | 
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				 | Getting an MBA is on my list of things to do, although at this point in my life, I can't really afford it.  Having a job where the company covers some or all of the cost would be nice though, my buddy got his whole MBA paid for by his employer. 
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|  04-22-2008, 06:54 PM | #50 | 
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				 | It is useless in this industry unless you are working for someone. Why waste 6 years to get one when you could have spent that time becoming a millionaire? | 
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