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Is an extra degree worth the cost?

There is this university Ph.D program that I really want to follow.
I already have a Ph.D and was recognized with a Honorary Doctorate Degree as well for my work in hormonal cancer research.
I even get to give lectures as a professor starting from end of September.
Isn't it a bit silly to seek out an extra degree?

While one could say that I have studied enough and earned enough degrees during my life , there is this university program I can't get out of my head.

Cost £10k.

I am at a crossroads here.

Do or don't.

You always have to calculate your return on investment.

I'm scared to admit that I'm too old to spend £10k on a degree and expect decent ROI.

I am not even guaranteed a higher salary after this degree because if you already have a Ph.D and substantial work experience, that extra degree might be looked at as "filler".

I don't know.

Worth the jump?

Can't stop thinking about how badly I want it.

Those £10k were actually money I saved up for a breast augmentation and here I am considering to throw it at an exciting degree program and staying with what nature gave me in the bossom department.

Urgh .
Decisions.
Sometimes you wish there was money for both.
Especially at my age.
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You work in healthcare?
BreakfastGirl · 36-40, F
@mysteryespresso I work in healthcare, indeed. Clinical research. I'm a healthcare consultant more specifically :)
@BreakfastGirl healthcare consultant is like a therapist you can guide you what to eat, how to lead a healthy lifestyle?
BreakfastGirl · 36-40, F
@mysteryespresso Basically I assess the mental and physical health profile of an individual and assess what risk factors they need to mitigate. I also assess the societal reasons for certain diseases ( drug addiction for example ).
I help healthcare providers to be more aware of the early signs of certain diseases in patient populations and propose prevention plans.

Right now I'm working with stage IV cancer patients and I am on the board who advises on what criteria to use to continue or stop treatment.

A very varied job actually :-)
@BreakfastGirl can you give free advise or you charge money?

i got duodenal ulcer and workplace stress only makes it worse. How to mitigate the risk and get healthier?