BRAG: I just got my Ph.D.

[kidcolin]

OTB,

Awesome! $65K sounds a little low ball, though. Comp Sci folks and engineers make that coming out of college. It's not like you have some History degree. You probably have a lot more opportunity than you realize. I guess it all depends what you get into, what you want to do, how quickly you can expect to advance, etc.

Which is probably the part that sucks most about advanced education: you're 29 and just now stepping into the "real" world. Good luck figuring it all out.

[Rduke55]

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OTB - congrats on your doc

i just dropped out of a phd program after completing 1 year because it was driving me insane and was gonna cost me my sanity and gf

much respect yo!

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It's not for the faint of heart. I have as much respect for someone who realizes it's not for them as those who stay in. It's tough to get through, but not enough people have the guts to get out even though they know they should.

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Agreed, some of the smartest people I know dropped out of grad school and I think they are even smarter for doing it.

Congratulations Dr. OTB!

[effinA]

OP,
getting a phd is not about the money, obv...kudos to you!
smart ppl are way cool, seriously.....