RE: Is a PhD in Science worth it?
April 5, 2017 at 3:32 am
(This post was last modified: April 5, 2017 at 3:33 am by Alex K.)
(April 4, 2017 at 10:14 pm)AceBoogie 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.
I have to agree with this.
If you're looking for high paying degrees get into Finance or something. Or something like Petroleum Engineering.
Besides that, I think most degrees are only worth it if you're truly passionate about pursuing a career in that field. But that's just me. School is a major rip off in my opinion. But it's the "safe" option for most people and I would argue that most folks don't really have what it takes to be self made. It's a terrible situation for our country to be in but it's the reality of things for now.
Yes, US tuition fees are crazy. Oh, did I mention that my entire education was free over here? Even the parts I did at a US public university were sponsored by the German Academic Exchange office.
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 14, KJV revised edition
