• BreadOven@lemmy.world
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    10 days ago

    If I can contribute anything: don’t do a Ph.D. just because you’re not sure exactly what you want to do.

    It may work out in the long run (thankfully it did eventually for me), but a M.Sc. is much shorter, and you may be more employable with one vs. a Ph.D.

    Although do what you feel, maybe just think of this comment if you’re questioning.

    (Also sorry, my experience is only in science)

    • jaschen306@sh.itjust.works
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      10 days ago

      I hired a gal with a phD in philosophy for a marketing position. She was so happy to have a job. She said she removed her phD from her LinkedIn but kept it in her resume because nobody would even give her the time of day.

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      10 days ago

      My family member got one in early childhood ed and can’t find a job because he’s over qualified and their afraid they’ll just find a better job.