> People are getting into $100k+ debt PhDs come with a living wage stipend and 100% tuition. I've never heard of anyone going in to debt to get a phd. If you'

> People are getting into $100k+ debt PhDs come with a living wage stipend and 100% tuition. I've never heard of anyone going in to debt to get a phd. If you're paying for your phd with borrowed money, you made a really huge wrong turn. As for the rest... sorry you had a bad experience. To all future readers: don't do a phd for the money, and during your phd, make sure you develop marketable skills. By your mid 20s, you should have realized that you are responsible for your own career. > The rot is in their professors themselves yeah, those evil professors, working 2x the hours I work for 1/5th of the money /s No one owes you anything. University -- especially phd school -- is a place where you can draw on experts and resources to develop marketable skills. Or you can not. You're paying for access, not for guaranteed outcomes.