Worth it?

G

Is doing a phd really worth it? Is an acedemic career worth it?!!! What you reckon?

G

It is very rewarding and helps with promotion in future jobs. However, the nasty back-stabbing and evil individuals in academia can be discouraging - however they're not stopping me!!!

G

For me its definately worth it. Many + points to doing a PhD:
1. Hopefully accomplish a life long ambition
2. Be regarded as a leading expert in a particular field
3. Student life for another 3 yrs!!!!!!!!

G

Barry is particulary interest to student life!!!HIHI

G

I guess there are many reason why one would opt for a PhD. I myself done my MSc and feel that I would be worth more when I join the industry now and have three (or four) years of work experience. There is always the possibility to continue for a PhD when the need arises. And yes Jamie, the evil individuals in academia are gone for me, but they are replaced by evil supervisors in industry ;)

G

no

G

I am asking the same question from myself over and over. doing a PhD was my goal in life but I dont want to scacrifice my personal life to it? Can a married PhD student give me some advice on whether take a PhD or try and find a job?

G

Depends if you want to get married and settle down and have lots of kids! Only you can answer that!!

G

Oh and hope your partner has lots of money to support them as kids can be very expensive! Can you support them on a PhD studentship or any a post doc position is another matter worth considering!

G

I get the point about being married and all that. But since I dont have any kids (not planning to have till I finish any way)I have already decided to go ahead with it. from the start of my academic life this is all I ever wanted. so be it.

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