Is degree / credential hoarding a psychosis?

[Mamasaphire]

Maybe this is also a byproduct of our method of learning. Many of us hit it balls to the wall knocking out credits (whether they be CBE or straighterline) that when we are done, there's is an empty block of time. I know I feel like that. After working full time in the military, managing a family and going full blast for 1.5 years, when I was done, I was not satisfied with all the time I had on my hands. So I went for an MBA. Now I'm looking for other learning opportunities. But I think what Cookderosa alluded to might be the real issue. It is filling the time, not necessarily the degree. We enjoyed being so busy intellectually. Maybe just finding an intellectual stimulating activity will be just as fulfilling.

I think you are exactly right.

I'm already feeling that way and haven't even officially graduated yet. I know I should pour my remaining brain cells into doing something for my family, but for me school was rather like a "me-thing"/hobby, so I really need to find another hobby with realistic goals and areas to feel a sense of achievement.