I'm glad some good came out of that thread!

Way to go jerbear! Don't forget that Nemo took over my thread, so it's technically become his thread.

Actually, one whiny member decided to get it deleted, so it can't do anyone else anymore good...

I just attended an open session today with like minded people and was quite impressed. I found out that the program has some very prominent graduates who are looking to do what I wanted to do. It is amazing how personal networks work.

Some people were surprised at one of my comments and that I was unique in the group with my background. I wanted to do this to get that and which will then fund my later passions.

I think I may have found my niche, now I just need to get accepted into that program.

This is a first for me, willing to give it all up and pursue one of my entreprenural ideas. I signed up to take a standardized test and even started on getting a finance industry certification (CFA level 1) ok study guides but that is a start.

Heck I even re-established contact with my ex. She was happy, surprised, po'ed, conflicted, "not in the mood", blah blah blah. She was surprised that I started the CFA process, it was on her last hoorah list.

I even asked some cute ladies and cougars out on dates.

I gave my notice and start the new job next week!