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If you want to get out of academia, start learning how to actually build things. I mean sure, get your PhD. But in the meantime start programming, designing, an
by oldboyFX 9y ago
If you want to get out of academia, start learning how to actually build things. I mean sure, get your PhD. But in the meantime start programming, designing, and acquiring skills that can propel your career outside of academia.
I wouldn't recommend starting a business before you have any marketable skills.
It's never too late to switch fields. I know people who've done it in their 50's.
What would you like to do anyway?
- tmoot 9y agoGood point. I'm lacking in the side projects area since I've dedicated most my effort to my phd which really just amounts to data analysis scripts. I did take quite a bit of cs courses (almost close to a second major) as a undergrad but I'm years out of practice and I've forgotten most of the material. I'm toying with a few ideas related to the cannabis marketplace.