For those NCOs with a degree, why did you choose to stay enlisted?

I dated a SSG who had a Doctorate in History, when I asked him basically the same question he said that he didn't want to deal with the bullshit that comes with being an officer.

Because I don't want to start all over again (O-1) and have to deal with the constant moving that comes with "O" life. My mentor was Enlisted and switched to Officer after he made it to SFC and that's how it was for him. He had to move around every 2-3 years to do his KD's in order to stay current with his career path. I would be sacrificing that control over my career that I had for 8 years and counting.

I completed an Associates, a Bachelors, and I'm currently 6 classes away from finishing a Masters and don't regret staying in the Enlisted side. Sometimes is funny to see "Field Grade O's" reaction when they find out that we have the same level of civilian education and I remind them that the current NCO corps is more educated and competent than ever.

Stay where you at and finish your 20 years.

I came in the Army as an enlisted soldier back in 92 with a BS degree and realized that there were more opportunities for enlisted then there were for officers. Now in your case with receiving your BSN I would highly recommend transitioning into the nursing corps if you can. You will have the opportunity to keep up your clinical skills and be able to make those decisions that as a Charlie you can't do or make. Just remember you will have to be able to do 10yrs as an officer to get the retirement if I remember correctly. I myself spent the majority of my 24 yrs either as. Compo1 or active reserves and have seen alot of people with degrees stay enlisted.