Hello,I'm currently working and pursuing my MSMF part-time. I am also in the market for jobs - I'm open to doing a career change, esp to utilize my background, experience, and top-notch education. I am currently in a dead-end job where I am learning nothing new and progressively feeling the need to move on. However, there is this ongoing debate between my friends and a few colleagues and I was wondering what your thoughts are.When I talk to a few headhunters or employers, they're not thrilled that I am a part-time student. Others are just fine with the fact. I suppose that part of the reason is because some employers don't want to fund my education, etc. Is it better to go through the MSMF program asap and then market myself as a new graduate of this program and look for high-paying quantitative roles, which will take about another year or two? OR take the time to find a job close to what I want to do and savor the MSMF program slowly and apply what I learn to the job?I feel that in this economy, there might not be as many jobs available, even in the new year where pple tend to move after getting their year-end bonsues. I'd love to do the latter ideally, but it seems not many employers are not willing to allow that unless they are hedge funds, and for some reason, most hedge funds are not so keen to give me interviews despite my quantitative profile - I have no idea why.I really appreciate your thoughts.Thanks!

The answer depends on your undergrad degree, your present job and the present school from where you are taking your degree.