Wow, it's kind of crazy to think that you're going back to school! I guess the reason that seems weird is because I'm used to people obtaining education in a fairly linear matter - either dropping out of college and never going back, finishing a BA and entering the workforce and never going back, or going straight from undergrad to post-grad. I do think the way you're doing it is better, though, because I think it's much better to have some actual life experiences before pursing an advanced or second degree. No offense to Ben intended there, especially since his program was a little different and he wasn't middle-aged at graduation. I just think it's kind of pathetic when people finally finish school and are nearly 30 and have never held a job other than perhaps an internship and have never had to support themselves when they enter the professional workforce
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Hm, I think working for just a couple of years and then going back to school is a second place common thing to do, if that makes sense. It's not the most direct path, theoretically because it's the result of a slightly weaker sense of direction, maybe (totally not the way to become the best doctor in town). So it's not one of those prefab life paths people learn about, but it's still touted as fairly common and smart in many cases since it gives people that work/life experience (and then some direction). Most people I know actually have done it, but it feels like some have done it out of obligation. Like one guy was always going to go to medical school, but he still worked for 2 years. It's like the right alternative thing to do
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