(April 2, 2017 at 8:25 am)Jehanne Wrote:(April 2, 2017 at 8:23 am)Mathilda Wrote: If you have to ask then no. Do the PhD because you are passionate about the subject and learning and self improvement. It has to motivate you enough to get out of bed for the next three years and start working.I actually want to do a second one now, but doing a PhD has hurt me financially over my career and potential employers worry that I won't stick around. But I do benefit from having a PhD when applying for the few jobs which are suited to me.
What field is your PhD in? And, by the way, great answer to my question!
Biologically inspired artificial intelligence. I found establishing an academic career harder than doing the PhD. Depending on the field, only 10% actually stay on in academia afterwards. But one thing a PhD gives you is the confidence to try your hand at anything.
