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You hit the nail on the head. If I could quietly do research the rest of my life I would probably do that, but only if I’m paid what I earn now year after year,
by xwdv 7y ago
You hit the nail on the head. If I could quietly do research the rest of my life I would probably do that, but only if I’m paid what I earn now year after year, I’m not going to be satisfied with some pitiful grad student level stipend.
The alternative is what I do now, building software that probably contributes to the degradation of society in exchange for generous money. I’m ok with that because I am insulated from most of the effects of my work.
- boofgod 7y agoAre you happy about that
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- xwdv 7y agoI’m happy enough, and that’s good enough for me.
- molteanu 7y agoOnly today I've reopened my Euclid's Elements [1] and longed for the PhD days when I would read it all day long dreaming I would do maths and physics for the rest of my existence. > building software that probably contributes to the degradation of society in exchange for generous money Same. https://www.amazon.com/Euclids-Elements-Euclid/dp/1888009195 https://www.amazon.com/Euclids-Elements-Euclid/dp/1888009195
- Ancalagon 7y agoNot sure why you're being downvoted I honestly agree with your assessment. I left research because raising a family would've been impossible with the amount I would have been paid and how often I'd have to change jobs/travel.