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I think the PhD is the only one that either you do it now or never. So, if you’re interested, I’d go for that. Google will send you email offers for the rest o
by ecesena 6y ago
I think the PhD is the only one that either you do it now or never. So, if you’re interested, I’d go for that.
Google will send you email offers for the rest of your life, so I’d keep it last in my list. You can also replace Google with many other co.
Startup I don’t recommend starting one unless you have a problem to solve and money. PhD can help you work on some good tech, but don’t forget about a good problem. Google can help you with money, but again you have many other options.
- maxander 6y agoA PhD isn’t a “now or never” thing either- it’s difficult to imagine that a year or two at Google would make the poster a less desirable candidate.
- reason-mr 6y agoI have a Ph.D. It has continued to open doors for 30+ years after graduation and has allowed considerable flexibility in my career - I have taken breaks and returned and been welcomed, several times. In 10 years time, having worked at google, you will just be another guy who worked at google. Wouldn’t you prefer to be a Ph.D. who also worked at google? Also: choose your supervisor very carefully. Spend time talking to his/her graduate students. The right supervisor makes all the difference in the world.
- speedgoose 6y agoA co-worker did a PhD when he was 60+.