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27. I think it depends a lot on how connected the degree is to your career

Thu May 14, 2026, 06:25 AM

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And even more so how much your work place and clientele want to see that.

I for one am in consulting engineering and my degree is definitely tied straight to my professional registration. So I have it hanging on the wall of my office.

That seems to be much more common in work places where clients come to you. It seems to be standard practice for doctors, psychologists, therapists, CPAs etc. It is partly pride but mostly advertisement of credentials

It probably seems a little strange to those who have a somewhat looser connection from degree to job. Or those where clients don't interact directly with your workplace.

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