Re: [IxDA Discuss] Relocating - Was: Importance of Masters Degree for IxD Professionals

2008-06-25 Thread David Shaw
Ok, I understand your question. At my point in my career (14 years experience), the question of how much relocation plays a factor is significant in my evaluation for schools. Others may not consider it a big deal (especially those that are single and w/out children), but I have to ask myself it

Re: [IxDA Discuss] Relocating - Was: Importance of Masters Degree for IxD Professionals

2008-06-24 Thread Allison
No, I wasn't comparing the financial difference between relocating for school vs. relocating for work. Not everyone gets financial assistance when relocating, and some moving costs are unrecoverable, but it's not like when you get there you have no job at all. No, in asking the question I was just

[IxDA Discuss] Relocating - Was: Importance of Masters Degree for IxD Professionals

2008-06-24 Thread David Shaw
Hi Allison, Thought I'd chime in here also as I am in a similar boat to Adam (with looking at an advanced degree to further my interest in the field). I too would have to relocate my entire family, wife and kids, in order to pursue an advanced degree at a school worth going to. Relocating for a