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I graduated 7 years ago in design, and been working as an architect designer and interior designer, now I’ve been let go, and I was thinking its time to apply for my masters in architecture. Any thoughts? Advice? Should I go for it? Or should I wait to get a job that pays for education in our field?

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Sounds like you are committed to the field if you can financially make it work go get your masters. I've not heard of a lot of places offering college reimbursement, but I'm in the midwest and Architect compensation is poor.

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