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I don't think the higher degree figures paint a very representative picture. Many non-stem (and some stem) PhDs pay really badly if you're not employed by evil corps. But that can be the case for many professions, too so idk.
yeah, I'm on that advanced degree train, but haven't arrived at the money station. I would say I am probably above average income for my age in similar Cost of Living Areas, but below average for my education in the same. I'm also a tightwad and a scrapper, so I feel like I ball now because I've been in far shittier circumstances.
i have experienced my MSc work to let me out-compete BSc havers for desirable jobs in the public sector and I expect it will probably help me promote up over time so long as I handle my actual shit in the mean time. so, no regrets.
ever since I got it, I have been trying to get an honorific associated for the MS/MA, the way PhDs get "doctor". I was thinking "Maestro", but so far it hasn't caught on.
I'm looking to get a PhD because I don't think my mix of trauma and neuro divergence makes it possible to do meaningful work in many other industries/positions. I have learned to live with little, and I don't really mind not having a super high salary, as long as I have s relatively healthy lifestyle.