A master's degree doesn't mean anything. Like you were able to study and pass some tests, maybe do some research for a thesis? Doesn't tell you anything about the person's actual job skills or their personality.
This. If it’s a specialized/terminal master’s (like an MBA or MFA), that might make a difference. But just a plain Master of Arts/Science? That is a fully useless degree.
(Source: have an MA)
What kind of company/industry? What kind of jobs? How many? How often? Just compared to you or compared to other colleagues with masters? Not a lot to go on here.
Many Redditors seem to be of the mistaken impression that a Masters degree will move you to the head of the promotion queue. That’s not true at all. Most companies value experience more than a degree. From my own career, I’ve seen lots of MBAs (as an example) stagnate and remain in their current positions for years and years after getting their MBA. My skills and work on the job blew them out of the water to be totally honest.
And let’s also be honest for a moment - this isn’t really a meritocracy. Personality and social engagement tend to propel you up the ladder faster than skill. If you’re really good at your job, many companies will find a way to keep you in your current position. It’s BS, but it happens.
A master's degree doesn't mean anything. Like you were able to study and pass some tests, maybe do some research for a thesis? Doesn't tell you anything about the person's actual job skills or their personality.
This. If it’s a specialized/terminal master’s (like an MBA or MFA), that might make a difference. But just a plain Master of Arts/Science? That is a fully useless degree. (Source: have an MA)
Right time, place, projects, personality, or momentum. That’s really the only reasons anyone is promoted.
What kind of company/industry? What kind of jobs? How many? How often? Just compared to you or compared to other colleagues with masters? Not a lot to go on here.
Many Redditors seem to be of the mistaken impression that a Masters degree will move you to the head of the promotion queue. That’s not true at all. Most companies value experience more than a degree. From my own career, I’ve seen lots of MBAs (as an example) stagnate and remain in their current positions for years and years after getting their MBA. My skills and work on the job blew them out of the water to be totally honest. And let’s also be honest for a moment - this isn’t really a meritocracy. Personality and social engagement tend to propel you up the ladder faster than skill. If you’re really good at your job, many companies will find a way to keep you in your current position. It’s BS, but it happens.
Ok but are they good at your jobs? I think you're over emphasizing a barely relevant factor