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[–] NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone 3 points 2 days ago

I might do this to get out of being a software developer, tbh,

[–] MidsizedSedan@lemmy.world 17 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Whenever i see the jokes about randoms dropping out of thier jobs to join only fans, i just think of Randy from South Park trying to start only fans

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[–] therealjcdenton@lemmy.zip 13 points 3 days ago (17 children)
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[–] Gammelfisch@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Complete the damn degree and then do what you want. At least your have a document to help you if the shit hits the fan.

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[–] cabron_offsets@lemmy.world 21 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Good call. I left science after my PhD 20 or so years ago. I make more than many of the scientists that I manage. Science is a long, hard path that doesn’t pay well for probably 99% of PhDs.

I owe my financial security to that decision all those years ago.

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[–] glimmer_twin@hexbear.net 23 points 4 days ago (3 children)
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