Career Objectives

[Sammy]

The corporate ladder I'm on doesn't accept people without degrees. I got in through a back door (had a position with a company that was aquired.) Honestly a big part of my motivation is embarassment. I'm often involved in discussions that eventually wind up discussing schools. I talk vaguely about my time in university in Canada. I stopped my program to support my new wife, then kids came into picture... Stupid reasons had I known what avenues were available. I tried a couple of correspondance schools but did not like them. Now I'm in a prime spot for a director position and it will not happen without the piece of paper. I echo the Excelsior moto "it's what you know not how you learned it that is important" (paraphrased).

This is also why I over study for the exams. I really want to know the material not just get through the exam. I don't view these as "easy credits" but a way of getting them that matches very well they way that I learn.

Yes, my degree, even though unrelated to my new job certainly helped me get my new job with the pay benefit, even though I haven't even completed the degree yet. One more exam left. My new employer is reimbursing me also for the exams. I guess they appreciate the motivation.
You are absolutely right to overstudy to learn the material, especially the job related stuff. I know for a fact that I have been able to comprehend things about statistical data and concepts as well as management concepts because I studied to learn while studying for stats and Princ. of Management.