conv: Got a new boss at work. He is 20 and had a PHD So I walked into work this morning. I have a new boss. He's 20 and had a PhD. I'm amazed. Wow! I would be amazed too! A little worried. While super smart as we get older we gain real world experience in dealing with people that you can not learn in a book. But still at 20 I was struggling with my associates degree.  That's so true. Im 30 and just now having the time to work on my bachelors. But I have a lot of work experience. I'm 34 and still working on the BA as well. When life got in the way education had to take a back seat. Same here. Well I hope he can adapt and do well. Good luck with your BA too!