If you feel bummed out and full of regret, go back and do it. Life's too short to live with doubts. Yeah, doing it now might not be ideal, but doing it later wo

If you feel bummed out and full of regret, go back and do it. Life's too short to live with doubts. Yeah, doing it now might not be ideal, but doing it later won't be either. Just make sure you're doing it for you - a piece of paper is unlikely to open many doors that solid work experience doesn't, but satisfying curiosity, the sense of accomplishment, and potentially improved mental health are all highly desirable. I'd recommend online courses, not just because it will have less negative impact on your career, but also because you may find after a semester that your itch has been scratched and you feel comfortable without the degree, in which case it would be nice not to invest too much into the effort early on.