Good for you! A PhD is neither a necessary nor sufficient condition in most career paths these days. It certainly isn't a ticket to guaranteed prosperity. The o

Good for you! A PhD is neither a necessary nor sufficient condition in most career paths these days. It certainly isn't a ticket to guaranteed prosperity. The opportunity cost can be very high. Especially with a major research mismatch in available advisors and personal interests like the author describe in the article, it can be especially daunting. I wish them luck in their next steps. I remember how difficult it was at that stage in my PhD to find the right mix -- especially with potential advisors who left the school.