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HomicidalHushPuppy t1_j95q3zy wrote

Reply to comment by duker_mf_lincoln in Question for local librarians by iSoReddit

It tends to pigeonhole you career-wise as well, and it takes an eternity to see a return on the investment. I started mine and then bailed when I realized you don't really need it. It's just industry gate-keeping and I didn't want to be part of it.

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MrChichibadman t1_j98uulc wrote

What is the pay like?

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HomicidalHushPuppy t1_j98wn3q wrote

It's been at least 4 years since I left the program and quit job hunting in that field, so I really can't accurately say. But it wasn't enough to justify the cost of an undergrad and masters. Just like teachers who need special degrees/certifications for relatively shitty pay, many library jobs require MLIS degrees but don't pay nearly well enough to justify the cost unless you luck into an admin role.

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