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mjstreet

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  • Birthday 02/08/1985

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  1. You can get a MS from any grad program. It's basically the door prize if you leave without a PhD. Of course, you have to go in with the intention (or maybe pretense) of seeking a PhD. I've heard mixed things about how MS degrees are viewed, and I'm not sure what to think. Some people say it shows that you weren't PhD material, and others say that a PhD might prevent you from being considered from many jobs.
  2. I'm a grad student in analytical chemistry, and I'm in my second year. I am not the typical grad student, though, because I am supporting a wife (who is a stay at home mom) and two kids. I am currently receiving 30k a year because of a fellowship, but it will soon go down to 22k per year. It feels like a stretch living on my current salary, and I am wondering if I can make it on less. The other problem that I have is that I don't like my work situation and am looking for an out (I have practically no contact with my advisor, and I'm never sure what I should be doing or if I am making progress). I could leave now with a Master's and try to find a job, or I could try to stick this out and finish the PhD. Advice, anyone? Is the PhD worth it? Also, I have heard rumors that it is HARDER to find work with a PhD because it puts you in a higher pay bracket and because the market is saturated. Anyone know if this is true?
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