Good story, but his story isn't doing anything for your career earnings.

I may be wrong, but I don't think it takes a degree to realize that waiting to get your degree, or waiting until the requirements change, is a money losing proposition. While you wait them out, how many years are you no longer able to earn $300k+?

A degree may cost $100k, but not having one could cost at least $1M+ in earnings. Don't be mad at your money.