To finish my CS degree or not..

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ePCM37

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Nov 30, 2021 8 Comments

TL;DR - Just accepted a role as a Senior SRE at Salesforce. Desired career path is Engineer > Engineer Manager (MAANG/FAANG) > Poached to pre-IPO startup as Dir/VP OR found my own Web3 startup > Investor/Advisor.

I currently have a Bachelors in Management. Have a 1.5y left on CS degree. Considering finishing this CS program and doing an EMBA program at W/M or T10 school to position myself as a business/engineering leader.

What’s your opinion on this plan based on my desired career path? Would be awesome to generate a conversation with likeminded people interested in a similar path.

TC: $194k
YOE: 2.5

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      I agree. However, my consideration lies in potential promotion potential at the Director/VP level down the road.

      The MBA will provide a strong network of potential early-stage investors/Co-Founders.
      Nov 30, 2021
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      Perfect! Thank you for sharing!

      What would you recommend? Completing the BS/MS and also an MBA?

      Salesforce could pay for the BSCS/MS and potentially military education could pay for the MBA.
      Nov 30, 2021
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    I thought CS degree is for H1b. Does it help EMBA admission?
    Nov 30, 2021 1
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      ePCM37

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      I’m an American Citizen. No H1B needed in my particular situation.

      I personally see the CS degree as a potential value add to my profile for the MIT application.
      Nov 30, 2021
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    SOjJ76

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    You have done bachelor's in management . And now doing masters in CS ?
    Nov 30, 2021 1
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      ePCM37

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      Good question, I should clarify I’m currently doing a second bachelors in CS, not a masters at this point.
      Nov 30, 2021
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    Does Salesforce offer tuition reimbursement?
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      ePCM37

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      They do actually, although, I think I still have close to two years left on my military education benefits. However, if I were to continue with the above plan, I think saving my G.I. Bill for the EMBA program would be smarter because of their price tag.
      Nov 30, 2021