When I was laid off from Chrysler in Jan. 2008, I decided to get a Finance degree from WSU. I had to go back to MCCC to cover the classes that didn't transfer from my engineering/ skilled trades background.

Simce I am back at work, my schedule limits how many classes I can take. I expect to graduate in 2013.

There is no shame in taking one's time to complete a degree. Every class I take is forward momentum until I achieve my goal. I don't buy into the stigma of not achieving a degree in four years. Everyone's situation is different.