I spent 6+ hours on motorcycles. ~250 miles.
I also accepted an offer from a professor for a full ride ph.d
One and a half years part time, while I work my job. Then 3 years full time, making the same money I make right now. Can't complain... get all education expenses covered, and get the same pay that I get now.
If I decide to stay at my job now, then I'll just have a Master's 2 years from now, but I'm leaning heavily toward the offer he made me. No real lose in this situation.