Done again!

Discussion in 'General Distance Learning Discussions' started by John Spies, Jul 25, 2004.

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  1. John Spies

    John Spies Member

    Finally finished all of my MBA coursework about two months ago, and I put the final touches on my dissertation today!
    Started about 2 years ago with no degree at all and because of this board, I will now have a graduate degree-the first in my family to do so.

    Thanks very much everyone. It has been a long while since I partcipated here ( due to coursework, work, and family), but I just wanted to take the opportunity to say thanks!

    Thinking about a PhD, but man, my brain is toast!
    John
     
  2. decimon

    decimon Well-Known Member

    A toast to your brain - and your MBA. Congratulations.
     
  3. John Spies

    John Spies Member

    Thanks! Speaking of toast, I may just uncork some Moet!
     
  4. Han

    Han New Member

    John - AWESOME!!!!!

    The doctorate is more difficult than I ever thought, but go for it!!! (maybe take some time off to celebrate!!!)
     
  5. John Spies

    John Spies Member

    Thanks Han,
    Yes, I need a break. My wife is due with our second child (I have a 3 year old) in October. Also, I am looking for a new job. Obviously, I will wait until both situations are a little more 'settled' before I tackle the doctorate.
    BTW, where are you enrolled? Perhaps I could consider them.
    thanks, John
     
  6. -kevin-

    -kevin- Resident Redneck

    John,

    Congratulations!! on the degree and the future birth....
     
  7. unixman

    unixman New Member

    Double congrats! :)
     
  8. Fortunato

    Fortunato Member

    Congrats! Best of luck with both baby and your future goals!
     
  9. uncle janko

    uncle janko member

    I remember your struggle to decide on a school. Congratulations all round!
     
  10. rajyc

    rajyc New Member

    Congratulations

    Which online school did you take classes from?
     
  11. NJHandygirl

    NJHandygirl New Member

    Congrats on your achievements!
     
  12. George Brown

    George Brown Active Member

    Hi John,

    Well done - I know we communicated quite a bit regarding your choices etc. Has it really been 2 years - my God! Conga rats!

    Cheers,

    George
     
  13. John Bear

    John Bear Senior Member

    Congratulations, indeed.

    You know, there are so many wonderful success stories among the 100,000+ messages here. If someone would harvest and organize and edit these, it would be an inspirational and very useful book.

    No, not me. I'm booked (literally, figuratively) for the next few years. But I'll be glad to offer advice.
     
  14. leo

    leo Member

    Congrats John. Good luck.
     
  15. John Spies

    John Spies Member

    Thanks for the kind words everyone. John Bear got me on this track years ago when I read his book. Didn't do anything about it until some life changes and this forum. Guys like George Brown, Uncle Janko, John Roberts, Professor Kennedy and others helped me along the way. Honestly, without the support and advice here, I would not have made it!
    Now, I have better opportunity to gain great positions within my field, but more importantly, I feel that I have achieved something.

    Anyone out there not finished with their educational goals just yet; keep going!!

    Someone asked about my track. I did the BA in 4 weeks thing at Excelsior and the MBA at Queen Margaret University College in Edinburgh. There were several options re: the MBA, but QMUC seemed the most appropriate to my field and the least expensive. They were a bit nonresponsive in the beginning, but I have grown to appreciate their efforts. I wanted to do this on my own, and I got it!!

    thanks again, I hope to be around the board some more and would love to help someone in my past position! Don't know much about other programs like some on the board, but I do know what worked for me.
     
  16. shabs

    shabs New Member

    Cangratulations!

    Congrats! Good luck with both baby and your future plans,

    shabs
     
  17. KKA

    KKA Member

    Best Wishes

    Well deserved congratulations! Now time for your doctorate!

    Kenneth K. A.
     
  18. mdg1775

    mdg1775 New Member

    Congratulations!

    Dude,

    you've made it! Enjoy your degree...enjoy your new baby (May it be healthy and happy as can be)...and enjoy your time off from studies, because you know you will be right back at it working on that PhD before you know it!

    Hey,

    Maybe you can add "Degree Info" into the Baby's name somewhere...Just Kidding!

    Regards :cool: :D :) :p
     
  19. John Spies

    John Spies Member

    Ya know, for the longest time, and even now, I never really considered at doctorate. However, now that I am done with the MBA, it pops into my head now and then. On the surface, I don't think I could do it, but I keep thinking about it. So, after some rest, I will probably consider it seriously.
    Thanks again everyone! We have our 4-D ultrasound next week, can't wait to see what the little dude looks like!
     

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