Have you ever felt embarrassed by your lack of a degree?

[Basket Weaver]

I agree it seems that life experience should be sufficient. The whole reason for completing a degree...especially the crap that has nothing to do with your major...is to give you some rounded academic in many different areas that you may never be exposed to again. Getting that exposure helps you understand people in other fields and backgrounds while telling your employers that you're at least able to do the standard amount of work necessary to complete a 4 year degree. Of course, it sounds like you personally have already gained alot of that experience elsewhere and have proven yourself, but not having that box checked off could still hurt you with unknown employers or when competing against someone who has it already.

Thanks for the reply and yes, I agree with you. I guess I am just getting burned out and a bit "edgy" from studying these "subjects". I look at each one with dread and can't wait until I finish with the test so I can open the proverbial brain drain. This is a lot of effort to simply fill a block, it would probably mean much more if the studies were actually something practical. 7 more tests and I can get back to enjoying life, I have a 1 y/o son and I resent the time I have to spend on this. Though in the end it will enable me to get a better job, which in turn, will improve our quality of life.