Debating on going to grad school.

All things being equal, more education cannot be a disadvantage!

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My question to you would be whether the jobs you're looking at / want to be in require the masters or seem to be asking for it.

If the ones you're looking at right now do (or would like the degree), then the MA would be a great asset. If not, you might consider holding off on the schooling. Not because the MA would hurt you - it won't - but because you might be able to fit it into your career path and potentially have your employer contribute to the cost. (But that, of course, assumes you either have or will find a job that a) you want to stay with and b) offers the prospect of advancement.)

 

For example, there is a popular wisdom that unless you can get into one of the top 20 MBA programs in the country, then its not worth it economically -i.e. - you will never make up the cost and lost income you experience by taking off work to go to school. On the other hand, if you need more education in order to gain skills for a specific job that you want, then that will never be a bad move.

Just to break the monotony of work, or to postpone bearing down to a real job - don't waste your time.

 

At age 26, unless you have some chronic or congenital health problem, the odds are against that being a problem for the forseeable future. Just be smart about over borrowing and be realistic about what kind of flying jobs you start out with. You can have a lot of fun, make some money, and build some time if you plan it. Just stay focused.