Similar experience. Two things I think: 1. you figure out the system your first go-around, 2. you want it more the second time through.

I wouldn’t say I wanted it more the second time. I was much more comfortable in my life seeing as I came from a single mother household and had no money. Now I make six figures and don’t really need the degree so I was able to enjoy it. It helps at work to have a masters but it’s not required.