I have been stumbling across so many articles talking about the "not-so-bright" future of PhD students. Finishing my master and into the first year of my PhD study, I have seen quite a few examples of student body in the graduate program (at least in my field).
A general feeling that I have for the imbalance between the PhD graduate and the available jobs for them is the overwhelming amount of students getting into PhD for a "so-called" wrong reason. I have seen so many people getting into the field with the idea of spending a few more years of free tuition then could end up giving them a PhD. The idea of killing time with PhD is not suitable for this type of degree. I do believe that one should know that he/she commits to PhD program with a passion for science or for teaching. Because if the final end is money, I personally do not think PhD is an appropriate category of study.
Anyway, that is just my opinion. I am also struggling everyday thinking about my own future. But I do believe that I will try my best to fight for my passion with science and teaching.
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