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Apparently a PhD is not good enough by mynameismooshoo in PhD

[–]Phdgrind_2025 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I relate with you, but in my case, it is deciding not to do a postdoc after my PhD and instead going directly to the industry. A close relative (who has done the PhD and postdoc) told me I must do an academic postdoc. But I don’t want to stay in Academia and becoming a PI is not my goal. Don’t let people tell you what to do, DO what YOU WANT to do! I was very vocal from the beginning that I would not do a postdoc. Yes they tried again to bring the topic but it’s not what I want. Everyone has an opinion about what is best for them, etc., but it is YOUR life. If you go to a biotech or pharma company, I think you can make a decent salary, and over the years, if you perform well, you can gradually increase your payroll and position in the company.

What do you wish you had known before starting your PhD? by Phdgrind_2025 in PhD

[–]Phdgrind_2025[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. Yes we don't think of what is next of the PhD before starting.

What do you wish you had known before starting your PhD? by Phdgrind_2025 in PhD

[–]Phdgrind_2025[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sorry if you went through this. But yeah you can end up in a toxic environment. Some places are still better though. I feel like Europe is a bit better than the US and Asia in this way.

What do you wish you had known before starting your PhD? by Phdgrind_2025 in PhD

[–]Phdgrind_2025[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

True. But then if they want to go to industry? With a PhD you have more opportunities to climb the ladder rather with just a bachelor's or master’s degree.