I don't think the length of the schooling is the issue with the thread. The issue with the thread is the poster said in one post that he was in his third year in a law enforcement degree. Then in another post, he said he was in his third year of law school. Come to find out that he is really in his second year of an associates degree. I have great respect for those who balance school and work. I earned my bachelors degree while working full time and trying to spend time with my wife and kids. I did the same when I earned my masters degree. The bachelors degree took me a lot longer than four years, because I could not take a full load every semester. People who earn their degrees like this have my highest respect, because I know how hard it is compared to having nothing but school to worry about.
I've now worked in management for professional service firms for 30 years, where most people I work with have more than a master's degree. In my position, I do a lot of hiring and have learned to spot inconsistencies when someone talks about their employment or education. I saw something that did not look right, and I was correct. The person posting this obviously inflated their education (by about five years of study) to attempt to gain credibility in the thread. I apologize for taking the thread off topic.
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