Mature Part-time - to start or not to start

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I finished a distance UK MSc a couple years ago, and looking for follow up have discussed with a few professors/researchers back home - home of the free (unis that is) I started fleshing out a proposal half a year ago, but lost some steam.
I have research ideas but struggle to get buckled down, looking for inspiration..
In my professional world, regulatory compliance, I have professional circles, occasional conferences, but I would really like to dig deeper, beyond laws and regulations, into the power structures and ideologies.
I always think about plan B, C, D and this a no-brainer really. Many peers have crashed out of financial services into.. I could say oblivion but that is harsh, various second careers. It takes time to get revved up. Nice forum, hoping to find soul mates..

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