Age 27. Had same problems. School is one of the most addictive drugs you can take. Dedicated learning is completely different from on-job training (which mostl

Age 27. Had same problems. School is one of the most addictive drugs you can take. Dedicated learning is completely different from on-job training (which mostly doesn't exist) and experience through work. The pace of job-learning is significantly slower, additionally the things you learn are not what you were hoping to. This means that it will be harder to identify what you gained. Be sure to update your resume monthly until you get better at recognizing these things. As 'Hellwd' said, you will greatly benefit from learning how to grow on your own time. It will also give you the opportunity to choose your own career path instead of taking whatever path closest fits your company. Remember : If you plan to return to school within the next 5 years, then there is little risk in what you do for the next few years. Now is a good time to experiment on your employment needs. I know several people who have left the industry, happily, for jobs that keep them outside. There are cool jobs, they are just harder to get, and its difficult to appreciate the forest through the trees. Every job has crap parts.