I was afraid I might have been too harsh in my words but they seem to have fallen on deaf ears.
But before i go...i applaud your financial discipline and plan to study up to improve my own. People are probably reacting to your "wolves at the door" handwringing, which seems exaggerated because you have set up a pretty good safety net for yourself.
I feel sorry for the professor though. Even your nickname for her is about as unsexy as you can get. Maybe let her find someone who thinks she's way better than his ex? For her?
Anyway, good luck with your journey...
Adinva 51, S20, S18 M24 total 6/15/11-12/1/12 From IDLY to H moving out 9/15/15-3/7/17 From negotiating SA to final D at age 50 5/8/17-now: New relationship with an old friend __ Happiness is a warm puppy.