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> a PhD is literally dedicated to carry out original research *for ~$30k/yr for five years > Conducting original research is a natural requirement to be on th
by davemp 9y ago
> a PhD is literally dedicated to carry out original research
*for ~$30k/yr for five years
> Conducting original research is a natural requirement to be on the cutting edge of any scientific or technical field.
I'm not saying that a PhD won't prepare you. Just that it's inefficient in terms of stress/time/money.
- geezerjay 9y ago> *for ~$30k/yr for five years Perhaps that's a US thing. In most european countries (if not all), not only are the costs significantly lower but each state sets up research programs where PhD candidates are actually paid to pursue their studies. Those PhD positions are limited and in some places the pay tends to be somewhat low, but still PhD candidates do get paid for their work. There are also programs where private companies can participate in PhD programs as part of their R&D investment, and enable their employees to pursuit PhDs while working for them.
- jtmcmc 9y agoI believe the OP is saying that you get paid ~30k/yr for five years which is pretty on the nose with that being the case in the US/Can and european countries as well. At least for STEM PhDs