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when should you consider a PhD
Posted on 3/31/16 at 7:56 pm
Posted on 3/31/16 at 7:56 pm
Right now I'm still searching for work while waiting for my impending graduation this May.
I'm curious about getting a PhD in the future, but I am unsure what job opportunities would be available outside of lecturer or Research.
Do any of you have any thoughts on getting a PhD or knowing someone who has.
I'm curious about getting a PhD in the future, but I am unsure what job opportunities would be available outside of lecturer or Research.
Do any of you have any thoughts on getting a PhD or knowing someone who has.
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Posted on 3/31/16 at 7:58 pm to volod
After you have achieved a stellar basketball career
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:00 pm to volod
It depends on the field.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:00 pm to volod
shut the frick up volod. we know you work in a plant
This post was edited on 3/31/16 at 8:04 pm
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:01 pm to volod
When you fail at everything else
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:01 pm to volod
Serious answer - if you are not already independently wealthy, NEVER. Do not do it son. It is the worst thing you could do to yourself. The very real sacrifices you will have to make will not be worth the masturbatory ego stroke those three letters will give you. Those three letters won't put your kids through college son.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:03 pm to volod
Well if you cant get a job in your field without it then there is your answer.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:03 pm to volod
I'd consider getting the opinions of anonymous strangers whom I've unmercifully antagonized over the past six months about the same few issues before making a major life decision like that.
So we can expect thirty more PhD volod threads in the next week.
Thanks for the heads-up.
So we can expect thirty more PhD volod threads in the next week.
Thanks for the heads-up.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:11 pm to volod
If you have no SO or family holding you back, go for it.
Be able to give it your full attention. The whole process seemed to chew me up and spit me out on the other side with a PhD...but boy did it chew a lot.
Be able to give it your full attention. The whole process seemed to chew me up and spit me out on the other side with a PhD...but boy did it chew a lot.
This post was edited on 3/31/16 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:12 pm to volod
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When should you consider a PhD
When she has big titties and a trust fund !!!
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:18 pm to volod
Really, never. You either know you're going after it or not. If you have to consider it, you shouldn't.
You can be a teacher for sure. Other than that, you're going to be in a little better position in the exact same job market as now
You can be a teacher for sure. Other than that, you're going to be in a little better position in the exact same job market as now
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:27 pm to volod
Getting a PHD will actually limit your job possibilities. You'll become very specialized and you'll have to seek out the handful of PHD level jobs in your area.
If you have doubt about it don't do it. Getting a PHD is an intense process. It's also very rewarding if you finish, remember it's not a guarantee that you will actually finish. Several of my friends from grad school quit or failed their prelims and got kicked out. So, remember that if you fail out that's a year or two of your life down the drain.
You need to love research, you'll spend every waking hour in the lab. You also need to love to write, lots of papers. You will also be reading a shite ton of scientific articles, which are very dry.
Having said all that if you really want to do it, it's a truly rewarding experience. Pick a major professor that you really like, they will be your boss/mentor for the next 3 to 5 years. If you aren't an alcoholic already, you will be within about a month.
If I had to do it over again I would without hesitation.
If you have doubt about it don't do it. Getting a PHD is an intense process. It's also very rewarding if you finish, remember it's not a guarantee that you will actually finish. Several of my friends from grad school quit or failed their prelims and got kicked out. So, remember that if you fail out that's a year or two of your life down the drain.
You need to love research, you'll spend every waking hour in the lab. You also need to love to write, lots of papers. You will also be reading a shite ton of scientific articles, which are very dry.
Having said all that if you really want to do it, it's a truly rewarding experience. Pick a major professor that you really like, they will be your boss/mentor for the next 3 to 5 years. If you aren't an alcoholic already, you will be within about a month.
If I had to do it over again I would without hesitation.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:27 pm to volod
If you have...
1) A real passion for doing impactful research that helps humanity;
2) The ability to write persuasively and earn grant money;
3) A reasonable chance of earning a fellowship/assistantship that offers free tuition and covers your costs of living so that you can avoid loan debt;
...then you might consider a PhD.
If you plan on working outside of academia, a PhD offers few benefits (and might even hurt your employment opportunities with certain individuals).
But some of this also depends on your intended discipline. I would suggest consulting with professors and individuals outside of the academic world who can give you relevant advice.
1) A real passion for doing impactful research that helps humanity;
2) The ability to write persuasively and earn grant money;
3) A reasonable chance of earning a fellowship/assistantship that offers free tuition and covers your costs of living so that you can avoid loan debt;
...then you might consider a PhD.
If you plan on working outside of academia, a PhD offers few benefits (and might even hurt your employment opportunities with certain individuals).
But some of this also depends on your intended discipline. I would suggest consulting with professors and individuals outside of the academic world who can give you relevant advice.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:29 pm to volod
Still not calling you Dr. Volod since you're not an MD.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:34 pm to volod
Few things sound more painful than pursuing a PhD.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 8:55 pm to volod
Are you a masochist?
Posted on 3/31/16 at 9:08 pm to volod
I feel bad for you. One doesn't simply get a PHD. You have to be born with one like your's truly 
Posted on 3/31/16 at 11:15 pm to volod
more than half the Phds never get tenure.
If you get Phd, it better be in something that enables you to DO something, not just have an academic credential.
If you get Phd, it better be in something that enables you to DO something, not just have an academic credential.
Posted on 3/31/16 at 11:16 pm to volod
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when should you consider a PhD
When you didn't attend Southern University at any point in your academic career
This post was edited on 3/31/16 at 11:17 pm
Posted on 4/1/16 at 7:10 am to volod
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when should you consider a PhD
When you are building a fence. You will need one.
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