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I'm currently working on my PHD in Computer Science. All the doctoral students I know have a very firm understanding that their degree is not the most profitabl
by Rhapso 13y ago
I'm currently working on my PHD in Computer Science. All the doctoral students I know have a very firm understanding that their degree is not the most profitable idea. If we wanted money then we would not be trying to be scientists. We pursue it because we love it and because we a curious.
- BruceIV 13y agoAgreed. I'd be making twice (if not three or four times) as much if I went and got an industry job instead of pursuing my CS PhD, but my stipend is sufficient to live comfortably enough on, and the pay raise wouldn't be worth the loss of autonomy to me.