You can't get a reliable answer from anybody for this question. Academics might tend to say "absolutely!" while those who skipped it would say "who cares?" or something like that.
They key is to figure out what directions you want to grow in and seek out the opportunities that align with them. Acads, biz-world all offer a wonderful palette of such opportunities to pick from.
I work part-time and am a part-time Ph.D. student. I'm enjoying both their contributions to my growth.
They key is to figure out what directions you want to grow in and seek out the opportunities that align with them. Acads, biz-world all offer a wonderful palette of such opportunities to pick from.
I work part-time and am a part-time Ph.D. student. I'm enjoying both their contributions to my growth.