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As a data point, I'm currently trying for a PhD instead of a "regular" job. That does involve trading immediate and lifetime earnings for more interesting work.
by JoachimSchipper 17y ago
As a data point, I'm currently trying for a PhD instead of a "regular" job. That does involve trading immediate and lifetime earnings for more interesting work.
I'm by no means unique.
- Deestan 17y agoIt's one thing to work for "free" for Science. It's another thing to work for "free" for company owners who already own three yachts and a personal helicopter.
- JoachimSchipper 17y agoAlthough this may not apply to the institute I'm applying to, the people in charge of the university where I am currently studying certainly do not lack income. I will not speculate on whether or not this is earned, just point out that I've rarely heard anything positive about their policies.