It's funny how while this might make some sense for the US, it doesn't apply at all to Europe:

- many positions in EU, especially on the leadership level, straight out require a Master's degree.

- most masters are consecutive. This means you need to have a bachelor in the same or an adjacent field in order to pursue the master.

- there aren't any high fees and the admission process is often more competitive that for the bachelors. Employers would rather wonder why you left university early. Bachelor's still has the reputation of not really being a full degree.