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[–] [email protected] 30 points 2 weeks ago (8 children)

I've heard of PhDs struggling to find employment outside of academia because they're "overqualified" (which is HR-speak for "we offer shit pay") but surely it can't be that bad... right? Right?!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I've heard the concern that employers are worried someone with a PhD who is taking a "lesser" job won't be around all that long and will continue job hunting for something better. For employers with this mindset, I'd like to suggest: 1) it's not too hard to beat academia wages; 2) find ways to promote within/add responsibility when people prove themselves

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I know, JFC, talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth.

Anyone who can pound sand straight up their own ass for many years and stay focused enough to produce a product sufficient to graduate will be an amazing asset in most any setting.

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