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re: MBA or Master's in CM?
Posted on 7/28/15 at 9:50 am to Tigerinthehollow
Posted on 7/28/15 at 9:50 am to Tigerinthehollow
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MBA...without question. Opens up a lot of doors in different areas. Best move I ever made
Where did you go?
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Posted on 7/28/15 at 9:52 am to Genius_Mofo
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But sometimes things are too flexible, if that's a problem. Not a lot of structure which sometimes causes others (my peers and their subordinates) to jack around. It's frustrating and I'm finding myself becoming slowly dried out. I'm having to really focus on staying motivated and I think it's because I'm slowly becoming disinterested.
These sound like weak reasons to give up on a career. Have you worked with more than 1 company?
Posted on 7/28/15 at 9:53 am to Paul Allen
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Is LSUS considered a Western Governers, Southern New Hampshire type of degree mill?
I don't know, either - but I believe that name recognition goes a long way. How much is the LSUS program?
Posted on 7/28/15 at 9:58 am to Sheep
Less than $17,000 total. I think closer to $15,000....not sure.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:05 am to Genius_Mofo
I have heard real good things about the PMP certification as well through the Project Management Institute...something else to look into if you decided to stay in construction. Maybe others here can weigh in on this more...
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Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:07 am to Paul Allen
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Paul Allen
Do you get a bonus for enrolling people?
Stop peddling that garbage program.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:08 am to barry
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Paul Allen
Do you get a bonus for enrolling people?
Stop peddling that garbage program.
this.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:10 am to Paul Allen
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Less than $17,000 total. I think closer to $15,000....not sure.
That is cheap. Mississippi State, Memphis and Nebraska are all in the $20-25K range.
I could be off base - but I'd wager that the LSUS MBA has a better chance of getting a nose turned up at it than one of those three.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:15 am to Genius_Mofo
I currently work for a large construction company and most of the managers/upper level guys have their MBAs. They have all suggested that is the best thing to do if you want to keep moving up in any large company, not just construction.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:19 am to PhioftheTiger1915
Just curious, where are their MBA's from?
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:19 am to Genius_Mofo
You can get a masters in not being able to cut it in engineering? 
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:26 am to Paul Allen
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Just curious, where are their MBA's from?
Mainly LSU's executive program.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:26 am to KG6
Let's all take a moment to 
to the engineers as they sit on their pedestals looking down upon us.
to the engineers as they sit on their pedestals looking down upon us.Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:27 am to Mark Makers
MBA --> PMP --> $$$$$$
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:27 am to Sheep
Perhaps a nose turned up, but at some point your overall experience and resumé should hold some weight too. It's not all about where your MBA is from, right??
Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:47 am to Mark Makers
It's always been a joke with the CM majors I know. Had a couple friends drop out of ME and do it. Had one who would tell me how stupid I was for getting engineering when I could get a CM degree. Had to say it. Posted on 7/28/15 at 10:55 am to LSUTOM07
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MBA --> PMP --> $$$$$$
All depends on the company.
My company (not in construction or IT) doesn't value it, even if my MBA+PMP puts me at the top of the food chain among our project managers.
It does give me great security if a meteor hits this place, though. I could leave tomorrow and take a 25%ish raise - but I like where I work and get paid well enough.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 11:32 am to lsu711
quote:Maybe it's just the itch for a new challenge. New scenery? I don't know.
These sound like weak reasons to give up on a career. Have you worked with more than 1 company?
It's mostly that no one here has any esprit de corps. It doesn't directly translate to any more or less work for me, but the disorganization is just wearing on me. That's all.
I've been here for about 5 years. I've been in construction before, but this is my first place of employment while serving in this capacity.
Posted on 7/28/15 at 11:34 am to KG6
quote:I'll be the first to say that I would have struggled in an Engineering curriculum. No shame in my game. Hats off to you guys.
You can get a masters in not being able to cut it in engineering?
Posted on 7/28/15 at 11:38 am to Sheep
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I've found it not very helpful.
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This is quite possibly the worst advice I've ever seen.
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I can't see how it will hurt you.
Great logic. I can tell that MBA has really come through for you.
I didn't say it would hurt him. I said that I have not found it very helpful. I also went to an SEC school. Big fricking shite.
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