Does this mean I need to start adding "BS" after my signature?
Not sure what field that is, but I have never seen anyone do that in all my years of working. It seems more like someone wants to brag about an accomplishment and it means nothing to actually doing their job.
I have CPA after my name for my professional signature. Would I sign something non-work related with wvjules, CPA? No. That's just silly. But at work, absolutely.
However, in your given profession absolutely. It's not bragging. and even if it is, so what?
I find it odd that a 4 year degree designation would be on someone's signature.
Not aimed at anyone, actually. But I do find it an odd practice to use name, BA. Heck, I changed careers and finished my degree at 43 and it never occurred to me to use it as part of a signature. But since you are in Ireland, maybe things are different there.
A dr writes it b/c it’s his/her license. My credentials include my license not my degrees. I think it’s just tacky if it’s not relevant to your job...maybe that’s why it bugs OP?Why does the "humble brag" bother you, OP? Why is it OK for a doctor, but not others? That person probably worked very hard for their MBA, and if they want to use that designation after their signature, more power to them. DW has her masters and she should be proud of it. As others have said, in many professions it's not only accepted, but sort of expected. I have several designations in my field, and I use them in my sig line. I don't get the outrage.