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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My dad got his PhD while I was working on my Masters. It was just something that he wanted and it was the first time in his life he felt he had the time between work and family commitments. I think if it is something that will be fulfilling for you, you should go for it. My dad died unexpectedly a year after he completed it and I'm glad he got to do some of the things on his bucket list.[/quote]

OP here.  I bet that even if your dad was a multi millionaire, the satisfaction of getting his PhD was an enormous source of pride.  I understand what people are saying about retirement funds, etc., but I plan to work way into my 60's.  Sometimes a person just has to do something because they want to give it a try, no matter if pieces of the puzzle are illogical.[/quote]

My dad had a few million in investments and retirement savings, but he was 60 when he got his PhD and 61 when he died. He was planning to work until he was 70. He had no intention  of ever using the PhD. His BS and MS were in Electical Engineering, PhD in Mathematics and he built the software currently in use by the Navy. He was interested in doing it and wanted  a challenge. I was the only one of my 4 siblings to go to college and I was his baby. Once I was done with my undergrad there was no reason he shouldn't do something he wanted. My mom had bought horses a couple years before and spent her time with them while he was working on school. Life is short, do what will make you happy. Your wife will go on the ride with you. My husband didn't enjoy my Masters and I didn't enjoy his paramedic school while he was working 24 hour shifts at the fire department. We did it, it was stressful, but we both are glad we did it. [/quote]

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