Its finally over!

[akndrifter]

Re: Its finally over!

Congrats! Big achievement! So is it Dr astjp2 now?

[astjp2]

Re: Its finally over!

Nah, its not like getting married and you come home with someone new....

[PA1195]

Re: Its finally over!

I worked with a few PhD's over the years. Some were bound in a cocoon never to emerge and fly. Others could be depended on to pluck fish from a gill net in the rain late at night.

Tim worked a day job before he was awarded the Degree so is a real person. Not sure about the fish picking though...

Gary

[astjp2]

Re: Its finally over!

We used dynamite on the fish, not very good because it floats...

[PA1195]

Re: Its finally over!

Today it's not uncommon to start school as a child and leave in your late '20's or early '30's with a PhD or subsequent Post-Doc...and never hold a full time productive job even in your profession. Summer employment maybe to pay for some of it, and grants plus teaching assistantship for the rest of the studies.

Tim having worked prior to and along with his Degree is commendable.

Gary

[Anymouse]

Re: Its finally over!

I considered going for a Doctorate a few years ago. Thought it would be cool to be called Dr Andy. Unfortunately, that's the ONLY reason I wanted a Doctorate. Not worth the cost for an ego trip.

[astjp2]

Re: Its finally over!

My work's tuition program paid for it, so I am debt free for school as long as I don't quit or get fired...for 2 years.

[PA1195]

Re: Its finally over!

Now that school's out better re-register your plane: http://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinqu...umbertxt=29787

Gary

[swoeric]

Re: Its finally over!

Congratulations. I commend you for sticking with it.... not yet finishing mine is a great regret i think of everyday.. course work was finished several years ago till job then self employment got in the way.. trying hard to get back to finishing it. congrats