iamculby t1_it3qyl8 wrote on October 20, 2022 at 6:40 PM

Reply to comment by jawolfington in Johns Hopkins University graduate students are organizing for a living wage by jduda

overworked, underpaid, and abused post docs have entered the chat

Where are these 6 figure jobs you’re promising?

rmphys t1_it4j2hq wrote on October 20, 2022 at 9:43 PM

Industry. Academia is a trap for people who are too self-important.

jawolfington t1_it3ychm wrote on October 20, 2022 at 7:28 PM

If you have a PhD and can't make 6 figures, the problem is you.

iamculby t1_it41vym wrote on October 20, 2022 at 7:51 PM

That really depends on your field and what kind of job you're looking for.

If you're a new PhD from a STEM field and go work in industry, consulting, or finance that can be true. But if you're a new PhD who wants to become a professor in the field you dedicated your blood, sweat, and years of your life to (no tears included because you've run out by your 3rd or 4th year), it's almost 100% guaranteed you will not see anything close to a 6 figure paycheck for several more years.

rmphys t1_it4jifs wrote on October 20, 2022 at 9:46 PM

Anyone with a PhD from JH absolutely can make 6 figures. Some choose to stay in Academia, but honestly, I don't feel sorry for PDs, because after grad school if you still stay in acamdeia, you are part of the problem. Leave that toxic shit and go make the world a better place.