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That's a good question, I was too almost to the burning point. But honestly I still have to figured out which was the problem or which solutions we could adopt.
by alemhnan 13y ago
That's a good question, I was too almost to the burning point. But honestly I still have to figured out which was the problem or which solutions we could adopt. I have that slight belief that there is a more general pattern over there, not sure yet about the whole thing.
As "defense" of PhDs program I could say that it definitely trains your mind to look at things with a deeper perspective.
- breuderink 13y agoCould this training effect of a PhD perhaps be the reason that people switch fields? When starting, one's field of research seems very promising and exciting. At the end though, one knows enough to see limitations in the field. In addition, PhDs are trained to approach problems differently. I think this knowledge and a different mental attitude can make other fields seems more worthwhile.
- ser0 13y agoAt this point in time, I would say yes. The start of a PhD teaches you a lot of useful research skills. However, the academic/research environment do not necessarily put them to good use. This can lead people, such as myself, to investigate the value of a PhD itself and find that the career prospects, financial rewards, and even intellectual rewards, are difficult to align/justify. I think that a reasonable conclusion is indeed that switching fields would generally be a good move, unless you know yourself to be an outstanding researcher within your field of expertise.