Before we mess with other things in this post, I want to say this directly to you. A higher degree may not translate to a higher paycheck. That said, lets dive into the PhD and job comparison. But wait, PhD and job in the industry comparison may feel inadequate due to one main reason. there … Read more
A PhD student once told me sarcastically that “PhD stipends are low because universities want to train these PhD students for the poverty that will follow for a long time after they finish their PhD”. However, there are many other reasons for lower compensation of PhD work. In short, the PhD students are paid poorly … Read more
Overall, a PhD can be harder than a job due to uncertainty, project responsibility, academic hierarchy, and unpaid-long work hours. However, there can be some cases where a job might be more demanding compared to a PhD. Thus, it really depends on the nature of a PhD or job. To get a glimpse of why … Read more
