RE: School vs experience...

[Kate Salm <kate_salm -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

Hi- I'm new to the list, but I wanted to add my two
cents on this topic.  I am currently finishing a
masters in Technical Writing.  It is because of this
degree that I was apply to obtain my internship with
the government.  This internship will lead to a
full-time permanent position with the department I am
working for.  I got this because I choose to pursue a
masters instead of going straight to work.  

 
So, getting a master's is what is working for me,
while others had a better experience with other
methods.  My advice would be to do what you want to
do.  No amount of education or training is bad.  I
learned a lot about document design and layout through
my courses, I learned a lot about writing at school. 
I have learned more and refined my previous knowledge
here on the job.  None of it has been a waste.  
 
If you want the masters, then find a way to get one. 
If you don't, then don't bother.  Either way you will
learn something if you choose to.  



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