It's weird: I finished grad school and left the local planning commission last December, which freed up a ton of my time. Somehow, though, it feels like time is more scarce, though I'm generally less stressed out.
Observation: perception of time is affected by structure and rigor.
I can't decide if I'm happier with less stress, less structure, and the perception that time is scarce, or if I prefer deadline pressure, structure, and the sense that there is always juuuust enough time to do the things I need to.
Though I did look up from my newspaper and tea yesterday and think, "I should get another degree."
@emdeesee Being just over 2/3 of the way through a BS in comp eng has me feeling like anyone pursuing another degree or postgrad degrees is insane or way more driven than me.
Might change once I'm through and working though.
@elderbong I felt that way when I finished my BS.
I had the opportunity to get my master's on someone else's tab, and I took it. I was in a pretty good program and the experience was broadening (especially for an introvert). Debate was encouraged, comfort zones exceeded.
Now I think:
Economics!
Political science!
Public administration!
Creative writing!
@emdeesee That's what I'm thinking, if a company is willing to invest in my postgrad education I'll gladly go for it.
Jim Keller only has a BS in EE from Penn State as far as I know, so maybe I don't even need further education
@elderbong (assert (not (equal 'need 'want)))