Hi,
Well I'm here looking for some life advice and I suppose in order to receive it I need to tell you first a bit about my situation.
I graduate with a B.A in philosophy last May. My focus was in continental philosophy, my thesis was on Levinas. I decided to take a year off from school and am currently working a full time job at a non-profit organization. I've enjoyed taking time away from academia, but unsure of what my plans were for 2012 I decided to apply to M.A programs in philosophy. I'm strongly considering Loyola's program, but am fearful of the job prospects after obtaining an M.A or Phd in philosophy. Especially if I'm not 100% committed to teaching. (I think a philosophy is beneficial to plenty of other fields, I'm just not sure if employers feel that way). So there's that concern.
The other concerns I have about going back to school are more personal. A part of me feels like I should continue to work and support myself before I consider going back to school and spend a lot of money. Is the money even worth the degree? Should I work more and try to discover other passions? I'm also not in love with Chicago (mostly the weather). School would certainly involve a break up with a serious partner.
These are the pro's and con's. Do you have any thoughts based upon your own experience in grad school? It seems like everyone I speak with says going back to school for philosophy is a silly idea, but I'm also afraid of passing up on this opportunity.
Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!!
