It's weird: I finished grad school and left the local planning commission last December, which freed up a ton of my time. Somehow, though, it feels like time is more scarce, though I'm generally less stressed out.
Observation: perception of time is affected by structure and rigor.
I can't decide if I'm happier with less stress, less structure, and the perception that time is scarce, or if I prefer deadline pressure, structure, and the sense that there is always juuuust enough time to do the things I need to.
Though I did look up from my newspaper and tea yesterday and think, "I should get another degree."
@emdeesee degree or debt payment? 😉
@willpate I realized that's a misquote. What she says is the much pithier, "Don't pay for a PhD."
@willpate She's the smart one.
@willpate Well, there is that question. My wife, the academic, says don't pursue a PhD unless someone else pays for it.