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This is in my opinion why you're better off as a graduate student, than a graduate worker, as some people want to become. When I was a graduate student I wasn't
by chrisseaton 4y ago
This is in my opinion why you're better off as a graduate student, than a graduate worker, as some people want to become. When I was a graduate student I wasn't employed by the university, so they had no say in what I did with my time. You don’t need worker protections if you avoid being a worker in the first place!
- timy2shoes 4y agoUsually the worker portion comes from either TAing or RAing. In these cases you would most definitely be a worker.
- selimthegrim 4y agoYou don’t have FICA deducted.
- mjhay 4y agoYes you do (by default), same as any other worker. At least that's what it said on my tax forms and pay stubs.
- selimthegrim 4y agoOk then not social security
- mjhay 4y agoWrong again. I was classed as ordinary employee and had SS deductions just like any other job I've had.
- selimthegrim 4y agoOk well that was definitely not the case for my TA stipend.