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I am comparing the stability and pay to a musician. You seem to be comparing with industry. A PhD has 4-6 years of guaranteed employment. Most entry-level musi
by j7ake 4y ago
I am comparing the stability and pay to a musician. You seem to be comparing with industry.
A PhD has 4-6 years of guaranteed employment. Most entry-level musicians would love to have 4-6 years of guaranteed income.
- Nebasuke 4y agoIt's only guaranteed employment in certain countries. I completed my PhD in the UK, and I got funding that just about covered living expenses, and this is normally only for 3 years (13.500 pounds a year). The 4th and last year, normally reserved for write up, you normally get nothing (I managed to get 1/2 year extra funding). Even worse, any month longer than the 4 years and you start paying fines to the university if you still want to finish. Also, my status was that of a student, not employment. No pension or other benefits.
- j7ake 4y agoI’m convinced that there is no western country worse for doing a PhD than in the UK.