Hey guys,
Here is a progress report. I had to quit the job I was working (major ethical issues happening), but not before the head of HR really tried to get me to stay. Sadly, he knew he was in a losing situation, because I had been offered double what was earned, better benefits, and paid further education. I am now going to earn a very nice salary for someone my age, even if we weren't in a recession. In three to five years time without any further education (which will not happen, I have bigger plans) or title changes I should expect to be very close or over the six figure hump without bonus or any extras. Graduate school, the way I was thinking is now off the table. I accept this. I now in a multinational corpation with huge growth both stateside and aboard. The sky is the limit, and I will just have to pursue a different field of graduate work online, but with the company's dime. Thank yall for the replys.