First, it is about the challenge. Can I juggle work, home, activities, AND school? I have so far. Eleven out of fifteen courses completed now. It is too late to turn back.

Second, I really want to feel like I have done something special.

Third, my wife got her doctorate and I was feeling ‘inadequate’. So I’m playing catch-up. (No, I don’t plan on getting a PhD. She is in a different field and needs it. I am a computer geek and a doctorate would not really help me that much unless I was in a cutting edge area which I am not.

Finally, yes, I could use a raise and getting an extra degree under my belt should help that.