He Got It He Got It
By fishtiger58
@fishtiger58 (29819)
Momence, Illinois
January 11, 2017 8:35am CST
Yesterday my younger son called. He sounded so tired when I talked to him in the early afternoon. I was concerned as soon as I heard his voice. But there is an explanation.
He had stayed up all night finishing his presentation. He just wants to be done. I guess he figured one more late night and he would finally be done with it all. He is burnt out.
He gave his presentation which was 2 hours he told me, and was told right then and there that he had fulfilled all the requirements needed and was awarded his Master's Degree in Astro Physics. And this mom is bursting with pride.
He is the first in our family to go this far in education. He has a few things to tie up at school and then he is done. I know some of you know he was going to continue with his education to get his PhD but he has been in school full time for just over 20 years and he is only 24, he is spent. He is going to look for a job and see how that goes for him. I can't say but maybe some day he will go back for his PhD. That is his decision. For now he is going to be a regular joe in the working world. That will be a new experience for him as well.
This is a picture of my son while he was at Purdue University the day the Higgs Boson was discovered. He was on a team of 6000 who were involved in the discovery. He is now at Michigan State University where he earned his Master's Degree.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
Thanks so very much I appreciate you kind words.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
Yes I have used it more than once, thanks Valerie.
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Jan 17
Congrats to your son! I am sure you are so proud, I would be too! =)
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
I am thanks, some day your kids are going to do great things in college as well.
@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
11 Jan 17
Congratulations to you and your son, job well done!!
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
12 Jan 17
Thanks so much, it was a long long road for him, but he's so happy to be done.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
thanks so much, I am so darn proud of him.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
11 Jan 17
Congratulations! I can't imagine how proud you are! Astro Physics? Holy smokes what a smartie pants! What exactly is that anyway??
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
12 Jan 17
@fishtiger58 oh wow.. I'm sure that's fascinating work
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
A scientist who studies the universe and space. Thanks so much.
@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
12 Jan 17
@katsmeow1213 He really digs it, I don't much understand what all he does lots of data numbers and charts from the things I have seen.
@rebelann (117199)
• El Paso, Texas
12 Jan 17
Unhappy is never good @fishtiger58 I hope he gets the kind of job that he will enjoy.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
12 Jan 17
Thanks, I just happy he is happy with his decision to be done with school. He is my boy again when for a long time he was so unhappy.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
12 Jan 17
@rebelann I do too, even though he is a grown man he will forever be my baby my youngest. And all I want is for him to be happy.
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@Juliaacv (56195)
• Canada
11 Jan 17
@fishtiger58 I'm going to say that our entire cyber community is proud of him!
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
@Juliaacv How kind thanks so much.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
Thanks so much, I am very proud of him.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
11 Jan 17
Congrats to all of you, especially your son who did the work!! I know the importance of such a degree since my father had his Master's and was dean of a college when he retired.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45490)
• United States
11 Jan 17
@fishtiger58 that's the hard part.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
@AbbyGreenhill It sure is, thankfully he has enough money saved to live for a month or two without a job, then he has mom and dad if need be.
@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
11 Jan 17
Getting a bachelor's degree is no easy task. Finishing a master's degree is no walk in the park either. But getting a master's degree in Astro Physics? That is quite an amazing accomplishment! You have every right to be proud of his accomplishments, because not many people can achieve the level he has reached!
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
15 Jan 17
@fishtiger58 I hope he lands his dream job!
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
I am so very proud of him, I hope he can get the job he is looking for now.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
15 Jan 17
@moffittjc I do too but that could take a while What he really wants to do is work data analysis for the Chicago Cubs. My sister knows someone who works for the Cubs so they are going to put in a word for him I hope.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
Yes I'm sure it would. Danny knows that but he needs a much deserved brake. He says he can get a really good job with his Master's Degree, but I think it's the academic break he really needs. Thanks Dianne
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
11 Jan 17
@fishtiger58 As I said, my husband went back eventually. He had gotten his Master's and 6th Year in supervision and administration right after college. He was burnt out, too. He finally returned to school when I had our first son. Your son, I know, needs a break, too. Perhaps he won't need to further his education with the career he chooses. 
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
@DianneN He might not. He is looking to get a data analyst job and he said they start at around 60k that's a good wage for a 24 year old. He also doesn't have any educational debt as he has had a full ride all the way through, for which I am eternally grateful.
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@JudyEv (381807)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Jan 17
@fishtiger58 He sounds like a person who makes his own luck so hopefully it won't be long before he is employed.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
@JudyEv That's what I'm hoping for. He told me he is going to apply at General Motors the car company, and some huge hospital in his area.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
Thanks so much. He is going to start looking for a data analysis job soon he told me. Hope he finds one soon.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
24 Jan 17
congratulations to you, my dear, for having that so smart son that you can always be so proud of. he is an intelligent young man, as seen in the picture that you share here in your discussion.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
25 Jan 17
@fishtiger58 indeed, and it seems the school is his second home now, right?
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
26 Jan 17
@ridingbet Yes it is but he is so tired of it all, he has to do something else in his life instead of constant school. So that's what he is going to do.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
24 Jan 17
Thanks Ingrid, I am so very proud of him. I really wanted him to get that PhD but he is just so done with school and was unhappy. Now he is my happy boy again and for that I'm happy with his decision.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
12 Jan 17
I couldn't either, it took him a few months to prepare, I'm just happy and relieved he is done. And so is he.
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@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
12 Jan 17
I can feel your joy and pride in what your son was able to accomplish. Hopefully now he can find a job that will also bring him joy.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
12 Jan 17
I sure hope so, time will tell.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
12 Jan 17
Thanks so much I am darn proud of him, and me and his dad support his decision to go out and get a job.
@purplealabaster (22085)
• United States
12 Jan 17
Oh my goodness, congratulations!
That is certainly something to be proud of!
Your son is adorable, but he looks so young (and now I sound so old
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That is certainly something to be proud of!
Your son is adorable, but he looks so young (and now I sound so old).1 person likes this
@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
12 Jan 17
He is adorable isn't he thanks so much, he is currently 24 but in this pic he was 22 I think.
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@fishtiger58 (29819)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Jan 17
I am very proud of him, and he's happy to be done. I just want him happy.
