To the individual who navigated to my blog by typing the following query, “is it finacially worth it to get a phd” …
The answer is NO.
And, I add with tender regard for your future prospects, especially if you can’t spell.
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July 31, 2008 at 10:43 pm
Sisyphus
so, if I type in “will I ever get a tenure-track job?” into your website and shake it around a lot, it will eventually give me the answer?
All I keep getting from the home one is “future uncertain at this time.”
August 1, 2008 at 2:13 pm
bsgirl
Ah, Sis, if my blog had the power to predict the outcomes of the academic job market, I’d be rich and powerful. And, likely, I’d have a much better t-t job than I’ve got now.
Besides, how would you satisfy your academic suffering quota if you knew your future was bright and promising?
August 1, 2008 at 4:09 pm
squadratomagico
Hi, there! I have a present for you on my blog!