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Appreciation post: Choosing a $500 online cert over a second part-time job
I was stuck between grinding for extra cash at a retail gig or investing in a project management course. I went with the course, and it helped me land a promotion within six months. Anyone else had a similar choice between immediate money and a long-term skill?
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kellymurphy1mo ago
That's a huge gamble though. A second job gives you real money right now to pay rent or bills. A course is just a promise that might not pay off. What if the promotion never comes? You're out five hundred bucks and all that time. Sometimes you just need cash in hand, not a piece of paper.
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morgan.cameron1mo ago
That course could be the exact skill that finally gets you the raise.
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