As quickly as that happened a dive to the right would have meant taking a cement truck to the driver's door and a much worse outcome.

MBA's from semi-decent schools can typically improve your income. I went to a top 50 program, not the best school but not the worst school. The alumni network was helpful and for about 70K I increased my base salary by 45K the first year out. Even if I started with a base salary of one crisp George Washington it…

If you are legitimately qualified, grad schools will pay you.

Reminds me of a speech by Al Bundy. Its funny how a fictional, outlandish character from a trashy show can have the most inspirational monologue I have ever heard.